Obituary: Phillip Ray Thomas (Flip)

Phillip Ray Thomas (Flip) resided in Hood River, Oregon at his time of death. He passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 4, 2021. 

Flip was born on March 17, 1938, in Taney County, Missouri to Tillman Russell and Melvin Opal (Fry) Thomas. He had two siblings, Edward Allen Thomas and Barbara June Thomas. He lived in Missouri until young adulthood then made his way to Oregon. He married Wanda Faulker in 1957. They were married until her death in 1990. Flip married Sandy Howard in 2000, and they were married until his passing. 

Flip completed 10 years of school and after various jobs; Flip landed at Diamond Fruit Growers and was a Hyster driver until his retirement. Flip loved fishing and hunting. He was a volunteer at the Odell Fire Department and a member of the River of Life Assembly Church. 

He is survived by his wife, Sandy, sons Denis Thomas, Russell Thomas, Jason Parks, daughter Tonya Wilson, 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and his sister Barbara Hunter. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Edward, first wife, Wanda and his son, Randy Thomas. 

A celebration of life for Flip will be held 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at River of Life Assembly Church (979 Tucker Road, Hood River, OR, 97031) with burial at Pine Grove Butte Cemetery (2687 Van Horn Drive, Hood River, OR, 97031).

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon  97031.  Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family.