Brent David Thomas
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Brent David Thomas of Overland Park, Kansas passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from pancreatic cancer at the age of 58. The visitation will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Gregory Blvd Church of Christ, 7109 Raytown Road, Raytown. MO from 10:00 – 11:00 am followed by an 11:00 am funeral service. In lieu of flowers, Brent’s family suggests donations mailed to the Kappa Tau Legacy Fund, 2408 Deauville Circle, Searcy, AR 72143, or through PayPal to KTOLegacy@yahoo.com. This fund provides annual scholarships to Harding University.
Brent was born on April 26th, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri. He accepted Christ as his savior in 1973. He graduated from Raytown South High School in 1979. He attended Harding University where he received his Master of Science in Accounting. He continued his education at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctor in 1993. On August 29, 1987, he married Karen Flippin. They raised a son, Zachary and a daughter, Kayleigh.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jesse Reason and Delphia Nighswonger, and his paternal grandparents Clifford and Helen Thomas.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Karen Flippin Thomas, a son, Zachary Clifford Thomas, age 24, and a daughter, Kayleigh Ann Thomas, age 21. He is also survived by his parents David and Linda Thomas, his sister Cyndi Thomas Franz, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Brent’s passion was his love for family. He loved family get-together’s that would always include playing sports and competitive card or board games. He loved growing his knowledge on topics like the civil war, media, and his savior. He thoroughly enjoyed road trips across the country to theme parks with his daughter Kayleigh. Brent and Karen loved to travel to places like New Orleans and enjoy local cuisine. Brent was proud that he had visited 48 states and had on his bucket list to complete his travels to Hawaii and Alaska. The family is committed to making sure he gets to travel to those last two states.
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Karen, so sorry to hear about Brent passing. We are keeping you all in prayers.
Brent’s convictions and faith were a big encouragement to me. Loved the stories of his summer trip with Kayleigh. I found myself listening closely when he spoke. Would like to be like him!
Though loss is never easy, I am wishing you and the family peace and comfort as you honor Brent’s life. My deepest condolences and know you and your family are in my thoughts.
Brent left a beautiful legacy for your family Karen. He is loved by so many and especially all of us cousins. We will miss his presence greatly and we mourn with you. It’s good to know we will see him again in the Kingdom of our God.
My deepest condolences. My God Bless you and keep you and your family strong.
Karen, Kayleigh, and Zach, we will miss Brent so much. I have many good family memories from our years at Harding together, and many fun gatherings in Kansas City. He loved God and his family! He was a great Spades and Hearts partner. He always won at Shangaii! I will miss him so much. Linda, David, and Cyndi I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful son and brother.
Love you all,
Caron Frazier
Brent was one of the kindest, most gracious and loving person that I knew during our tenure at Harding University. My condolences and prayers for all of his family and friends.
My heart is heavy that my good friend lost his fight but my heart is excited that he won the victory. I have faith that he celebrates with our loving and almighty GOD. My sincere sympathy to his family and those most close to him. May the same GOD he is with today, bless your life in days to come.
We are so sorry for your family loss.
Karen, I am so sorry for your family loss. You and your loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers.
Helen Thomas and my dad, Herbert Gray were 1st Cousins and David and I were seconds. I am sorry to hear of his loss. Blessings to all of you st this hard time.
So very sorry to hear about your loss, Karen. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Karen.. my deepest condolences to you and your family. Brent was a blessing and a blessing in my life during our high school years and even now with our lord and savior by his side. My god give you peace through this time and comfort as well.
Really enjoyed visiting with Brent last summer at our reunion. My heart goes out to his family. May you feel peace knowing he’s in a better place and free from pain.
Gone on to glory to be with The King of Kings, a mighty cedar tree in this world. Jesus has called us from darkness into His perfect Life. Heavenly Father we come, before your saving Grace. You are our All your everything! In God’s perfect ultimate healing.
David,linda,and family, as I watched The wonderful video of brent and you, my heart is very sorrowful. I cried while watching that video, but then my mind went to passages that tell of Heaven, and all the glories up there. No tears, sorrows, sickness, pain,or night is there. All will be peace and happiness, far more then we can ever imagine. Here on earth we grieve over a loss thats dear to us. Up there Jesus is welcoming brent with out stretched arms. This is a hope that we all should want, that when our time comes to it’s end here on earth we just begun a new and eternal life in that home of the soul.
So sorry for you and your families loss. Have you all in my prayers!
So sorry for us, happy for him! Love you all.
Cyndi, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family ??
Cyndi, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family
Brent was a wonderful person. I remember him from school & had the opportunity to visit with him at one of our reunions. He will definitely be missed. My thoughts & prayers go out to his family.