Gary Louis Thomas, 64, of Owings, Maryland, passed away on March 25, 2026 at his home. He was born on August 10, 1961, in Jessup, Maryland, one of eight children to Helen Mae (Dove) and Charles Atlee Thomas. Gary grew up in Jessup and attended Meade Senior High School, graduating class of 1979. He married Dana Johnson in 1989 and they bought a horse farm in Ridgley, Maryland, where they raised Morgan horses. In 2001 they moved to Owings, Maryland. Gary owned and operated Universal Interiors, specializing in the installation of raised floors for computer mainframes, for ten years. He then worked as an electrician under the IBEW Local 26, until his retirement in 2024. He was known and admired for his incredible work ethic. He also enjoyed cooking, spending time with his horses and his dogs, and watching classic Western films.

Gary is survived by his son, Garrett Thomas (Christabelle); his daughter, Katie Thomas (Eli); his grandchildren, Preston, and Levi Thomas; brothers Charles Lee Thomas (Mary), Jerry Thomas (Diana), and Roger Thomas; sisters Judy Brinley, Evelyn Crispell, Irene Lescalleet (Barry), sister-in-law Stephanie Thomas and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Helen Thomas; his brother, John Thomas, and his sister-in-law, Sue Thomas.

A celebration of life will be held at Dunkirk District Park Picnic Pavilion on Saturday June 27th 2026 from 1-3 P.M.