Neal Thomas

Neal Thomas, 65, of Lubbock, loving and devoted husband to Lisa Thomas, passed away suddenly on Sunday morning, July 6, 2025. Neal was one of three children born on January 8, 1960, in San Angelo, Texas, to the late Vernon H. Thomas and Mary Catherine (Horne) Thomas.

Neal attended Monterey High School where he graduated with the senior class of 1978. He became an electrician by attending trade school in Lubbock, notably with Lubbock Electric. He was also affiliated with Brown and Root in Longview. Neal fulfilled a dream in starting his own landscaping business, which involved his two sons, Trevor and Tucker, and the company was called Thomas and Son, which they have owned and operated for the last 20 years.

Neal loved mowing yards, listening to Lester Holt on the NBC evening news, spoiling his grandchildren, cooking and grilling. He was a sports enthusiast, rooting for the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers, all while loving to watch little league. When asked, Neal’s family described him as stubborn, was a goof-off, made people laugh, loved hard and was downright funny and never met a stranger. Neal was a member of Lakeridge United Methodist Church.

Those left to honor and cherish his memory include his wife, Lisa; his children: Trevor Neal Thomas and wife Sydnye of Lubbock, Taylor Brianne Harris and husband Will of Midland and Tucker Seth Thomas of Lubbock. Neal is also survived by his eight adored grandchildren: Katie Nichols, Sydney Lindell, Andye Garcia, Rhyder Woods, Calder Thomas, Finley Harris, Sylas Thomas and Krue Thomas; his best friend since high school, Jay Stewart; his cousin, Guy Thomas; and his beloved dog named Cat. He was preceded in death by his parents and his Uncle Albert Thomas.

Celebration of Life Memorial Services for Neal will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in the Venue on Broadway, 2202 Broadway, next to Combest Family Funeral Home at 2210 Broadway. Pastor Jimmy Lucero of The Worship Center (TWC) – West Campus will be the officiant. Memorial services and cremation arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Combest Family Funeral Homes and Crematory.

In lieu of flowers, Neal’s family would like for you to consider donating to the Lubbock Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, 3323 SE Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79404.