He was a right-handed batsman and left-arm slow bowler who played for Hertfordshire.
Thomas, who represented Durham in the Minor Counties Championship between 1977 and 1981, before moving to Hertfordshire in 1983, made a single List A appearance for his second team, in 1983, against Cheshire.
Thomas' son, Matthew, has played for Norton in the North East Premier League since 2006.
He captained Norton 1st team and led them to victory in the NYSD Division 1 & 2.
Thomas' third son Nick is also a cricketer, known for his batting and off spin bowling.