Leonard David Thomey, 71, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at his home.
Service: 2 p.m. Saturday in Biggers Funeral Chapel. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Biggers Funeral Home.
Memorials: Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3301 West Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76107.
Mr. Thomey was born July 1, 1940, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to A.J. and Margaret Thomey. He graduated from Little Rock Catholic High School and served six years in the Arkansas National Guard.
Leonard worked as an elevator installer for 38 years, mostly with Otis Elevators. He was a member and served on the executive board of National Elevator Constructors Union Local #79 in Little Rock. The job required him to travel a lot, but he made many long-lasting friendships before retiring in 2002.
In 1984, Leonard moved to Fort Worth, where he married Peggy, his present wife and soulmate, on September 2, 1988. He always spoke his mind and was known for his witty sense of humor, enjoyed hunting and spending time with his two brothers and the many “pranks” that they were known for pulling on each other. He loved his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by: Wife, Peggy Farquhar Thomey; children, Kimberly A. Thomey of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Jeffery W. Thomey and wife, Randi, of Little Rock, Arkansas; brothers, James E. Thomey and wife, Catherine, of Jacksonville, Arkansas, and Norbert L. Thomey and wife, Susan, of Alexander, Arkansas; stepchildren, Keven Teague and wife, Deedra, of Weatherford and Troy Teague and wife, Marina, of San Antonio; grandchildren, Zachary Teague, Kyndall Teague, Valerie Vasquez, Mauro Vasquez and Rhys Teague; and a number of nieces and nephews.
