Brett R. Thomas, age 54 of Richmond, Ohio passed away Sunday July 19, 2009 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville, Ohio.He was born April 13, 1955 in Steubenville, OhioBrett is a member of the Bell Chapel United Methodist Church, Pleasant Hill Steubenville where he did Bible Study and was a member of the church''s Small Group Fellowship.He was a baseball and basketball coach for the Richmond Elementary School; was a 1973 graduate of the Jefferson Union High School.Brett enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing and motorcycles. He was an avid Cleveland Brown''s fan.Brett was retired from the Weirton Steel Co.He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth ThomasBrett''s survivors are:Wife: Pamela R. McCart Thomas whom he married September 8, 1972Sons: Johnathan Michael Thomas and wife Ginger of Hilliard, Ohio Steven Gabriel Thomas and wife Heather of Toronto, OhioGranddaughter: Gianna Gabriella ThomasGrandson: Cameron SchallerMother: Dorothy Householder Thomas of Richmond, OhioTwin Brother: Bruce Thomas and wife Robin of Richmond, OhioBrother: Brady Thomas and wife Merrilee of Richmond, OhioSisters: Kim Fluharty of Toronto, Ohio Judy Clark and husband Bryce of Columbus, OhioNieces: Ranea Gerrero, Sondra Vojvodich, Tonya Smith, Crissy Fluharty, Kendi Harp, Danielle Thomas and Theresa CooperNephews: Jeff Fluharty; Brian, Jeremy and Jason Thomas; Bryce and Joshua Clark; Shawn McCart.20 great nieces and nephewsBrothers-In-Law: Ken Alan McCart of Richmond, Ohio and Barry McCart and wife Judy of Toronto, OhioSister-In-Law: cheryl Smith and husband Tom of Wintersville, OhioFriends and family will gather for visitation 6-8 Tuesday and also 2-4 & 6-8 Wednesday at the Clarke Funeral Home a