Leslie Lynn Thomas

Leslie “Les” Thomas, 77 of Indianapolis IN, passed away peacefully the morning of March 20, 2025 at his home with his wife and hospice caregiver. He was born February 13, 1948 in Beech Grove, IN to James Thomas and Maradean McQueen Thomas Oakes.

He is survived by his wife, Valera “Valli” Thomas, sister Peggy Hall (Rodger) Greenwood IN niece Debbie Tucker(Tom), New Palestine IN and nephews, Chris Thomas, Sean Thomas and Chad Thomas, Borden IN. 

Les has Three children Ron Thomas (Karin) Winter Haven FL Jeremy “Jake” Thomas (Ashley) Bloomfield IN and John L. Thomas (Nicole) Carthage IN Grandchildren; Gregory Thomas, Bradley Sandoval (Eli), Gabriel Daksiewicz Jeremy Thomas, Addalynn Spinnie, Cameran Spinnie, Angie Thomas, Vinny Thomas, Brooklyn Spinnie, and Lilly Thomas. Les also has several grandchildren & great grandchildren in Florida, and one on the way in Indiana.

Les was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jim Thomas, his daughter Angela K. Thomas, his nephew Jeff Hall. In the past Les worked at Western Electric, Hall and House Lumber Co, State Highway Dept. and Mcallister's Machinery.

Through the years, Les enjoyed restoring vehicles and motorcycles, particularly Harley Davidson. He loved taking care of his yard and especially enjoyed growing flowers, flowering trees and bushes. Les also cherished spending time with his many lifelong friends, who were very important to him.

He loved riding motorcycles in the country and made many trips to Florida with friends. He had great memories of family vacations as well as trips he and his wife spent antiquing in small towns and throughout the Midwest and Smoky Mountains. And he learned to love the annual Field Family Camping Adventure.

There will be a Celebration of Life at Southeastway Park - Indy Parks & Recreation. This will be held at Shelterhouse #6, 5624 Carroll Rd. Indianapolis, IN on Sun, May 4, 2025 at 1:00. Bring stories and photos to share.

In lieu of traditional funeral flowers please consider cut flowers, flowers to plant or a donation to Anna’s Celebration of Life Foundation: Anna's Celebration of Life Foundation – Providing life-enhancing gifts to Indiana children with special needs.