Richard Steven Thomas Anniston, Alabama Obituary

Richard Steven Thomas

<p>Graveside services to celebrate the life of Mr. Richard Steven Thomas, 65, will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Anniston Memorial Gardens. Rev. David Gilmore will be officiating. Visitation will be held at Anniston Memorial Funeral Home from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service. Steve died on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at UAB Hospital.</p><p>Preceding Steve in death are his parents, Jack H. Thomas, Sr. and Opal Thomas.</p><p>Left to cherish the memory of Steve are his brother, Jack H. Thomas, Jr; his life-long partner, Shirley Cook; adopted friends and family to include, Melissa Bussey, Bobby Sullivan, John and Lula Pelfrey, Glenn Davis, Aaron Teal, Megan Sullivan, Brittney Tirban, Isabelle Taylor, Amber Hardy, Brenda Kitchens and family, and his namesake, Steven Pelfrey.</p><p>Pallbearers will be Bobby Sullivan, Glenn Davis, Steven Pelfrey, Paul Williams, Larry Sexton, and Jason Tirban. Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Crow and John Pelfrey.</p><p>Steve was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. He was the kindest person you could meet and love his family and friends dearly. Steve retired from Union Foundry and enjoyed spending his spare time on the river. He also liked wintertime in the woods, hunting and fishing, and was a HUGE Alabama fan. To know Steve was to love him and he will never be forgotten.</p>
December 4, 1957 - November 12, 202212/04/195711/12/2022
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Anniston Memorial Funeral Home
November 15, 2022
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Rhonda Rollins
December 1, 2022
I worked with Steve at Union Foundry. He was always a good worker and respectful. Always smiling and usually something funny to tell. A really good person.
Rhonda Rollins
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Kristi Owens
November 17, 2022
Steve was an Awesome man with a heart of Gold!
In all the years we knew each other we had some wonderful memories. He was loved by many an will be missed by all.
Until we meet again❤️
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Brittney Tirban
November 16, 2022
Thank you for being the man you were. You really helped me know what a good man could be. I will never forget all the memories that we all made together especially down on the Coosa. Love you!!
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Beth Blackmon Williams
November 14, 2022
Steve and I attended First Baptist Church of Saks and lived close enough that he would ride his bike up to our street and play as young children. He was an awesome friend to all and a wonderful classmate at Saks High School. Steve will be missed by all.
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Isabelle Taylor
November 14, 2022
You have always been there for us, and gave us so much love and wonderful memories. I love you and miss you always