MILLVILLE - Richard L. Thomas, 81, of Millville, formerly of Ellicott City, Md., passed away Friday, April 13, 2012, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md. Richard was born in Takoma Park, Md., son of the late, Royle and Florence (Koch) Thomas. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Julia Augusta (Lanier) Thomas; two sons, Richard C. Thomas and his wife Lisa, William J. Thomas and his wife Diane; daughter, Louise A. Keller and her husband Richard; five grandchildren and one great-grandson; and his faithful dog Tinker Belle. A funeral service will be noon, Friday, April 20, at Mariner's Bethel United Methodist Church, 81 Central Ave, Ocean View, where friends and family may call after 10 a.m. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations in Richard's memory to, Mariner's Bethel U.M. Church, 81 Central Ave, Ocean View, DE. 19970 or Millville Volunteer Fire Co, P.O. Box 64, Millville, DE. 19970. Online condolence may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.