Rickey Del Thomas I
December 10, 1954 ~ July 27, 2004
Rickey Del Thomas I, 49, of Weirton, died Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at his home. Born December 10, 1954 in Wheeling, WV, he is the son of Naomi “Mamie” (Bahr) Cunningham of Weirton and the late John “Jack” W. Thomas. He is also preceded in death by his wife Annette Constantini Thomas.
After 31 years of service, Rickey recently retired from Weirton Steel where he worked in the Railroad Department on the Track Gang. He was Baptist by faith. He was a member of the Paris Sportsman’s Club and the WSX-25 Year Club.
In addition to his mother, Rickey is survived by his stepfather John E. Cunningham of Weirton; sons Robert Anthony Thomas of Charlotte, NC, Rickey Del Thomas II and Daniel Isaac Thomas both of Weirton; brother John Eric Thomas of Weirton; sisters Darla Joy Thomas Pyles and her husband Dennis of Colliers and Michelle Renee Thomas and her fiancé Kenny Valentine of Weirton; nephew William Jacob Thomas; niece Taylor Brea Thomas both of Weirton; his partner and companion Shannon Jewell and her daughters DeJae and Taylor Jewell of Weirton.
Friends will be received Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton where funeral services will be held at 11AM Tuesday with Reverend William C. Stout presiding. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Weirton.
Share tributes with his family at www.grecohertnick.com.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
our hearts and love are with you guys.love,mel,lori chris & jessie
Dear John, Lisa e-mailed me and told me about Rick, I am really sorry to hear that he is gone. As we get older the changes really bite, I don’t know about you but I don’t really want to grow up and when we loose our older sibling, we have to. I know from experience that you are going to have good days and bad days, there are still days I go to call my sister. Everything we do from this time on is for us and finding ways to accept the gap, they are alright, they can in ways reach out and touch us, but we can’t them. Maybe you can picture him with Dutch and that could put a warm spot in your heart and a smile on your face just to imagine what those two can get into!!! Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you and your family, Hope I don’t sound cornier than most people already think I am, but it is always sincere. Take Care and I’ll keep you in my prayers. Always Denise Laurine Klug
Dear John, So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With love, Tricia, Mike and children.
With deepest sympathy for your loss & may God bless and look over your family and give you comfort in knowing Rick is safe at home now.
I just want to extend my heart-felt sympathy to the family. I met Rick my freshmen year at B.H.S. and we became friends instantly. We haven’t kept in touch over the years, but I have always considered him a friend. I was very saddend to hear this news, and my heart goes out to your family.
John, Michelle, and Darla, we were so sorry to hear about Rick’s passing. I will always remember him with a smile on his face. Be strong for each other. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Joe & Mary Kay(Allen)Heiserman
Dear John and Family, We were saddened to hear about Ricks passing. We will always remember the good times we had with him in high school. Our hearts go out to you and your family. God Bless, Vince and Candi (Michaux) DiMarzio
Naomi and John, We’re very sorry to hear about the passing of your son, Rickey. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love, hugs, and prayers, Jay and Peg
So sorry to hear about the loss to the family, this is mainly for Robert Thomas,I was his mother’s best friend growing up she lived down the street from me and we lived together and I watched you grow up since you were a baby to the early years, you were her life, we enjoyed you so much, the things you did, your mother loved you dearly as did I we seperated for reasons I can not say here,hope you are doing well wish I could see you now,Love Darlene
I wish I could be there to comfort you all during these next few days. It will be difficult, but your friends and family will help ease the pain. Someone once told me something that helped me out during these rough times – “When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure”. I’m here for all of you if you need me.
I am thinking of you in your time of sorrow. I sure have great memories of Rick, the creator of nicknames for people. I was fortunate to of been one of those individuals he made feel special with his nicknames and kindness. With Sympathy, Janet
To Robbie, Ricky, and Family, I want to share my deepest sympathy for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. God Bless You.
To the Family – Our deepest sympathy to the family. It has been a long time since I have spoke with Rick but the friendship and great memories of the times we spent together will never be forgotten. God Bless. Bill, Katrina, and Bryce Whitaker
YOU will be sadly missed
John, Sorry to hear of your brother’s passing.
Rick, i love you so mcuh. i still always think or you. I miss you daddy, i really. Its been almost 5years now. I still remeber that day like it was yesterday. I love and miss you. All my love, Dejae