Funeral service for Randy Thomas, 67, Lawton, will be at noon Wednesday in the Centenary United Methodist Church with Dr. Norma Quinn, Senior Pastor officiating. Mr. Thomas died Sunday, November 4, at his residence. Burial will be in the Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, under the direction of the Becker Funeral Home & Cremation Service. He was born September 16, 1945 in Sterling, Oklahoma, to James A. and Velma (Booth) Thomas. He grew up in Sterling and was a graduate of Sterling High School. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served from 1967 until 1969. He earned his bachelor's degree from Cameron University and obtained his master's degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford. He married Marsha McCall on March 25, 1972 at the Letitia Baptist Church, east of Lawton. Randy began his teaching career with the Lawton Public Schools in 1971 as an English teacher. He also taught in Sterling and while there earned his counseling certification and later worked as a full time counselor with the Fletcher Public Schools. He retired from Eisenhower High School as a counselor. Randy loved music and at one time owned and operated Sooner Guitar. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church where he was active in the choir and the United Methodist Men. Professionally he was a member of the OEA and the NEA. He had played in various bands and taught guitar. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two sons and daughters in law, Blake and Mandee Thomas and Travis and Amanda Thomas, all of Lawton; three grandchildren, Jake and Julianne Thomas and Evie Catherine Thomas; two sisters and brothers in law, Genevieve and Howard Council and Geraldine and Bob King, all of Lawton; a brother, Jim Thomas, Sterling; a sister in law, Libby Wheat, Oklahoma City. His parents and a brother, J.C., preceded him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church, 704 SW D Avenue, Lawton OK 73501 or to the Leah M. Fitch Cancer Center of Southwest Oklahoma, 104 NW 31st Street, Lawton OK 73505. The family will greet friends from 6-8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home.