Steven C. Thomas, 57, of Great Bend, died at his home July 31. He was born Dec. 18, 1952, the son of Dorwin and Jane Louise (Slocum) Thomas. He married Tamie Kagle on Dec. 23, 1988, at Great Bend. She survives. He worked as a shift manager for Taco Bell. A lifetime Great Bend resident, he served during the Vietnam War in the United States Army. Survivors, in addition to his wife, of the home, include his mother, Jane Louise Thomas of Fruita, Colorado; one son, Steven Thomas Jr. of Gadston, Alabama; three daughters, Stephanie Thomas of Gadston, Alabama, and Crystal Thomas and April Thomas, both of Great Bend; five sisters, Patricia Walters and Yvonne Cabrel, both of Fruita, Colorado, Teresa Smith of Tennessee, Jessica Champ of Great Bend and Christina Champ of Burton; two brothers, Ricky Thomas of Great Bend and Dorwin Thomas of Wichita Falls, Texas; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, David Lee Champ. A private family service will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to the Steven Craig Thomas Expense Fund.