Rick Thomas

February 19, 1956 - July 13, 2014

Rick Thomas, 58, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 in Pleasant Grove, Utah. He was born February 19, 1956 in Provo, Utah to Willard Ray and Jean Cox Thomas-Riggs. Rick worked construction, and specialized in cement finishing. He was a jack-of-all-trades and could fix anything. Rick made friends easily and could be so much fun, he had such an infectious laugh. He liked playing all kinds of games especially Pool, Chess and Nascar video games with his son, Chace. He enjoyed all kinds of music from rock–n-roll to new country. He liked to go out dancing and take trips to Wendover. He enjoyed watching sports and game shows. He loved NASCAR Racing, his favorite driver was Denny Hamlin, #11. Rick’s dad was a big influence on his love of cars and racing. His children and grandson were the light of his life and he was very proud of them. He had a great love for all his family. Rick was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his mother and step-father; Jean and Spencer Riggs, Pleasant Grove; daughters, Rachel L. Babcock, Columbine, CO and Rikki-Lee Thomas, Memphis, TN; son, Chace Richard Thomas, Memphis, TN; grandson, Jayce Maxen Thomas, Memphis, TN; mother of Rikki-Lee and Chase, Stephanie Smith-Moore, Memphis, TN; sisters, Faye (Craig) Cullimore, Orem, UT and Kristine Edwards, Taylorsville, UT; nieces and nephews: Anitra, Taz, Heath, Chantelle, McKell and Kabri; 13 great nieces and nephews and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who love him and he will be missed. He is preceded in death by his father, Willard Ray Thomas. Memorial Services for Rick will be held Saturday, July 19th, at 12:00 Noon, in the Pleasant Grove 1st Ward Relief Society Room, 275 East 500 South, Pleasant Grove, Utah, where a Visitation will be held for family and friends prior from 10:45 am to 11:45 am. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary. Condolences may be expressed at www.uvfuneral.com. In lieu of flowers please share your treasured memories of Rick with the family.