Richard Lee Thomas, 82, passed away September 1, 2019.  He was born in Newark, New Jersey the son of the late Richard R. Thomas and Eleanor L. Johnason.  Lee was a United States Navy veteran.  He retired as a Police Captain for the Portsmouth Police Department.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Retired Police Association of Virginia.

Lee is survived by his wife of 19 years, Carol W. Thomas; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly Anderson (John); sons and daughters-in-law, Richard L. Thomas, II (Joan), David J. Thomas (Aimee), Brian L. Thomas, Wade L. Thomas (Erica); stepsons and their spouses, Brian Kinsey (Joy), Christopher Kinsey (Heather); 13 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brother, Jeff Thomas; brother-in-law, Wayne Williams (Kay); sister-in-law, Lisa Mizelle (Kevin).

A graveside service with military honors will be held Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery with Rev. Burt Pearce officiating.  Friends may join the family for a time of visitation prior to the service from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory.  Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.  Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.