Stephen Lynn Thomas, 62, Cowgill, MO, passed away on July 12, 2022, in Hamilton, at the Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home.

Stephen was born on April 25, 1960, to Raymond O. and Carolyn Bailey Thomas.  He graduated from the Liberty High School in 1978.  He worked as a tow truck driver and a truck driver for many years working for several different companies.

Preceding him in death were his father; grandparents-George and Pauline Thomas; and his great-grandson-Artues Randy Hoffman.

He was united in marriage to Kathleen (Kathy) J. Ealey on May 5, 1979.  She survives of the home.

Additional survivors:  Children-Jeff Thomas (September Reddis), Odessa, MO; Josh Thomas (Brandi), Lawson, MO; Jennifer Kerwin (Jamie), Illinois; Grandson-Jesse McElwee; Granddaughter-Jenna Thomas (Alex); Great-grandson-Jacob Hoffman; Mother-Carolyn Thomas, Kearney, MO; Brother-Kyle Thomas (Dixie), Kearney, MO; and niece and nephew-Ashley Tipton and Austin Thomas.

Cremation has been entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, MO.