Stephen Lyle "Steve" Thomas, age 69 of Bardstown, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born June 19, 1953 in Marion County.  He operated "Steve's Home Improvement" and was a former employee of the Loretto Motherhouse. He loved spending time at the Nolin Lake House with family and friends.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Irma Dant Thomas; two siblings, Phillis Ann Thomas and Richard "Dick" Thomas, Sr.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Hayden-Thomas; four children, Pat Thomas (Tammy) and Brian Thomas (Mindy) all of Loretto, Shane Hamilton (Jennifer) of Bardstown and Michelle Taylor (Kevin) of Cox's Creek; 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandson;  two sisters, Pam Medley (Danny) of Loretto, Ann Marie Ballard (Greg) of Holy Cross; four brothers, John Dant Thomas of Loretto, Keith Thomas of Shepherdsville, Bernie Thomas of Taylorsville and Phillip Thomas (Amanda) of Atlanta, Georgia; one sister-in-law, Betty Jo Thomas of Louisville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6785 Highway 52, Loretto.  Rev. Richard Goodin will officiate.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation is 3-8 pm Monday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 6 pm by Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant.

Pallbearers are Tyler Reynolds, Zach Hamilton, Brennan Hamilton, Kyle Thomas, Jake Thomas, Noah Dye and Keith Thomas; Honorary pallbearers are Alex Dye (Noah), Lilly Smith, Harper Thomas, Harlyn Thomas, Julia Altes, Natalie Aguilar (Ivan), Riley Taylor, Blake Altes, Carson Altes and Julian Aguilar.