Spencer Thomas

Mr. Spencer Thomas, age 83 years, of Lake Ozark, Mo., a former Jefferson City resident, died Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Oak Tree Villa Nursing Center. Spencer was born January 13, 1933 in Jefferson City, Mo., the son of Marvin and Dorothy Rippetto Thomas. He was married on July 2, 1952 in Harrison, Arkansas to Joyce Downing, who preceded him in death on November 16, 2002. A lifelong resident of the central Missouri area, Spencer was a 1951 graduate of Jefferson City High School, a 1954 graduate of the Jefferson City Junior College, and a 1960 graduate of the International Correspondence School when he became a Registered Professional Engineer in 1960. He owned and operated P.S. Thomas Land Surveying and Engineering from 1960 until 1977 and was the Cole County Surveyor and Engineer from 1977 until 1986. From 1986 until his retirement in 1997, he was employed as an Engineer and Surveyor with the Missouri Division of Design and Construction. Spencer was a member and chairman of the Property Committee of the Lake Ozark Christian Church; a member of the Missouri Assn. of Land Surveyors; a member of the Missouri Assn. of Professional Engineers; a member of the National Organization of Surveyors and Engineers; served as President of the Harbour Towne Home Assn.; and a member of many recreational clubs. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and reading. Most importantly, he loved spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include: four children, Randy K. Thomas of Jefferson City, Mo., Michelle D. Brown and her husband Dan of Lake Tapawingo, Mo., Matthew P. Thomas and his wife Theresa of Sturgeon, Mo., and Kellye R. Thomas of Columbia, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Sarah Garriott and her husband Chance, Krista Thomas Roberts and her husband Ken, Andrea Skinner and her husband Jon, Kellen Brown, Tyler Thomas, Asher Biggs, Lilianne Biggs, Graceanne Biggs, and Emory Biggs; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his sister, Bonnie J. Thomas. Visitation will be at Freeman Mortuary from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2016. A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2016 in the Freeman Chapel with the Reverend Gary Mitchell officiating. Private interment will be held at the Woodcrest Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Ashland, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Lake Ozark Christian Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com