Frank Gene Thomas, 63, of Fenton died Dec. 28, 2024, at Mercy Hospice South-de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis. Mr. Thomas enjoyed being outdoors and especially loved being on the river with a cold drink in hand. He was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues and Kansas City Chiefs. He loved pitching horseshoes and spending time with his friends and family. He also enjoyed watching his grandson, Layne, play soccer and taking trips with his mother to Oklahoma to visit family. Born July 24, 1961, in Los Angeles, Calif., he was the son of the late Cecil Chief and Betty Lou (Snake) Thomas.
He is survived by his wife: Tammy (Ocheskey) Cook of Fenton, whom he married on Dec. 16, 2022, in St. Louis and spent 23 years together; three daughters: Catrina (Wesley) Warr of Alabama, Samantha Cook of Fenton and Sarah Cook (Ben Schweppe) of Ballwin; two grandchildren: Layne Cook and Norra Bruce; two siblings: Donna (Pat) Harris of House Springs and Richie Thomas of High Ridge; nieces and nephews: Sara (Justin) Barnes and their children, Ruby and John, Dr. Sean Harris, Christopher (Jessica) Harris and their son, Jason Carter, Matthew Thomas and Chad Thomas; and many other family members.
He was preceded in death by two siblings: Jimmy Thomas and Cecil “Aaron” Thomas.
Memorials may be made to the Siteman Cancer Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Lake View Funeral Home in Fairview Heights, Ill.