Steven Charles Thomas, 54 of California, MD died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 8, 2011. Born August 16, 1957, he was the son of Mary (Campbell) Thomas of Norwalk, CA and the late William M. Thomas.

Steven moved to St. Mary's County and was enlisted in the U.S. Navy, stationed at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station from 1981 until 1985. He started St. Mary's Locksmith in 1985. He loved the outdoors, jet skiing, trips to Harper's Ferry, WV, camping and sitting around with family and friends with a cold beer. He was also a member of the Elk's Lodge.

Steven is survived by his mother, Mary Thomas of Norwalk, CA, sons, Matt Thomas of Lexington Park, MD and Garrett Thomas of Jacksonville, FL, granddaughter, Alaina Thomas, fiancé, Nancy Boswell, siblings, Mike Thomas of Mountain View, CA, Bill Thomas of Topeka, KS, Jerry Thomas of Hacienda Heights, CA, and Nancy Cremer of Stockton, CA.

Family will receive friends for Steven's Life Celebration on Friday, September 16, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.