Kevin loved sports and played baseball, basketball, and football all through school. He graduated from McClellan High School in 1995 and attended UCA. He joined the USMC in 2005 and did a tour of duty in Iraq. He was proud to be a Marine and loved his country.
Kevin is survived by his wife Paula Howard Thomas; his two children Joely and Caden Thomas and their mother Joni. His ''babies'' (who are now 18 and 16) were the light of his life and his daily heartbeat. He will be forever cherished by his mother and father Bobby and Joy, brother Seth, nieces Alex Thomas and Lexy Howard, mother-in-law Jewel Brixie; aunts and uncles: Fred and Shirley Woodall, Judy and John Tolliver, Butch Atkinson, Debbie and Jeff Newkirk, Darin Thomas (Paula), sister and brother-in-law, Adam and Jewellee Mellor, nephews Colton and Wyatt and a host of cousins, friends and Marine Corps brothers. A special thank you goes to his neighbor Richard Light and Sgt. Major Henry Moore.
Kevin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herman and Nell Thomas, C. O. Woodall, Vivian Pollard and aunts Dianna Atkinson and Kristen Thomas. We know they were in heaven waiting on him with open arms.
The only comfort we get from his passing to his eternal rest is to know his struggles are over, his addiction is cured. He has been healed.
A visitation with the family will be at 10:00 a.m. in the church parlor with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, 6400 Richard B. Hardie Drive, Little Rock 72207 on August 2, 2022. Burial with military honors will be at 1:00 p.m. after the memorial service in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery; 1501 W. Maryland Avenue North Little Rock, AR 72120.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting memorials to Sheep Dog Impact Assistance Attn: Warrior PATHH Program 1200 W Walnut Street, Suite 2310, Rogers, AR 72756; John 3:16 Ministries, 75 Holmes Road, Charlotte, Arkansas 72522, or a rehab facility of your choice.
You can sign Kevin's guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(8)
Glenda Marts
Lonoke, AR Saturday, August 6, 2022 I was saddened to learn of Kevin’s death. I only knew him when he was a kid, but he had a wonderful laugh and sense of humor. I know your memories of him will bring you joy.Marcos Mancha
Kirby, TX Friday, August 5, 2022 Thomas, as I knew him while in the Marines, will be truly missed. I love you, bro. Till we meet again.- Mancha
Cheryl Ward
Dallas, TX Tuesday, August 2, 2022 When I think of Kevin, I think of that smile and that laugh that I knew so long ago. Praying for peace and comfort for you all.Ellis "Scooter" Register
Little Rock, AR Monday, August 1, 2022 Thomas Family,I was saddened to learn of Kevin's death. May God's Grace be your strength during this difficult time. Please know that Kevin is in the arms of Jesus and is free from his earthly pain and sorrow. Rest in Peace Kevin.
Sandra Clinkscale
Menifee, AR Wednesday, July 27, 2022 God have gain another Angel in Heaven for his army. I know you will serve him well. You will be truly missed down here on Earth. My mom(Althalene)and I are sending our deepest sympathy and condolences out to Bobby and the entire family. God bless you all.Rosanne Ramer
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Bobby, Joy and Seth, Joe and I are so sorry to hear about Kevin's homegoing. We have such fond memories of the boys growing up together with our boys when we lived next door to you'all. May God comfort you'all in this time of grief.Kenneth R light
Big Lake, TX Wednesday, July 27, 2022 I met Kevin through my cousin Richard Light sat down talked him on my visits to Arkansas helped him when he needed help one of the nicest people you could meet he talked about his children I know it’s gonna be hard without there dad may prayers be with the family give them the strength to move forward I will surely miss his presence on this earth may god bless the family.Kenneth LightJanis Barnes Kovalscik
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Joy, Bobby & Seth, I’m so sorry to hear of Kevin’s death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your faith sustain you in your time of grief. Rest In Peace Kevin