In Branford, Aug. 3, 2003, Richard Allen Thomas, Jr., 61, husband of Joan Kelsey Thomas of Centerbrook Rd., Hamden, father of Linda Wetmore and her husband, Ronald of Hamden, Scott Thomas and his wife, Sheryl of Hamden and Richard Thomas, III and his wife Laurie of Summerfield, NC, brother of Brenda Lanni of St. Augustine, FL. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. He was born in Mobile, AL, Nov. 1, 1941 son of the late Richard A. Thomas, Sr. and Louise Bryant Thomas. He had worked as a manufacture's representative. Friends may call at BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden, Wed., Aug. 6 from 9 - 10 a.m. Funeral service and interment will be private. Contributions may be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405.