Jerry Lee Thomas, 76, of Colby, died Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Hays
Medical Center. He was born June 20, 1944, in Wichita, KS, to Leslie and
Alma (Froese) Thomas. Jerry graduated from Medford High School in
Medford, OK and then served 2 years in the United States Army. After his
service, he moved to Colby, KS, where he worked for Surmeier Plumbing.
He later did plumbing on his own for 8 years. Jerry married Mariana L.
Kogl-Green on December 5, 1984, in Atwood. In his spare time Jerry
enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fishing.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Clifford and Harvey and sister Lawanda Horning.
He’s survived by his wife, Mariana, of Colby; children Tiffany Thomas
(Dexter Herl), of Grainfield; step-children, Bernie (Dawn) Green, of
Largo, FL, Jim Green, of Clearwater, FL, Lisa (Kent) Kilpatrick, of
McCook, NE, Greg (Angie) Green, of Atwood and Les (Tesa) Green, of Box
Elder, SD; sister, Linda (Lorion) Wallace, of Burden, KS; grandchildren,
Brooklyn Thomas, Erika Lundy, Rachel Duncan, James Green, Drew Green,
Amanda Green, Cedric Green, Whitney Frewen, Keshia Walden and Mallory
Green and great-grandchildren, Jalen Nelson, Kinley Green, Khloe Green,
Kaden Green and Braylee Frewen.
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021,
at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, with inurnment in Beulah Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Mariana Thomas, for designation by the
family, and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby,
KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com