NEWTON, KS
Thomas, Floyd Allen, 69, retired BNSF Railroad Civil Engineer, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born July 22, 1943 in Butler County, Kansas to George and Nettie (Puckett) Thomas. Floyd was the youngest of nine children. He and Barbara were married in Newton, Kansas, November 1964 and shared a wonderful life together. They resided in Euless, Texas for the past 22 years and moved 'home' to Newton recently. Floyd was employed by BNSF Railroad as a Civil Engineer and retired after 30 years of service. He was an avid gardener, fisherman, hunter and loved to smoke meat and spend time with his beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. He is survived by his wife, Barbara of the home; children, Vicki (David) Harder of Newton, Scott Thomas of Montana and Jeff Thomas of Newton; grandchildren, Andrew (Jamie) Harder of Newton, Alex Harder of Hays, Joshua, Tiffany Xaria and Amelia Thomas of Montana; great grandchildren, Lillian and Allison Harder of Newton; siblings, Lida Wallace of Potwin, Betty Whiteside of Potwin, John (Evelyn) Thomas of Oklahoma City, Bonnie Sommers of Augusta and Doris Hazen of Arkansas City. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and 1 brother. A "Celebration of Life" visitation with family and refreshments will be held 4-6 pm, Saturday, May 25, at Faith Mennonite Church, 2100 N. Anderson Ave, Newton, Kansas. Memorials may be designated to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, Ks 67202 or American Cancer Society, 300 S. Main Ste 100, Wichita, Ks 67202. Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center, Kansas. Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com