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1955
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2021
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Robert THOMAS Obituary
"Duncan"
Age 65, entered his eternal rest, after a brief illness, on Friday, October 15, 2021. Born in Dayton, OH, on December 18, 1955, Duncan leaves to cherish his memory his wife Sheri Brown Thomas, his parents, Robert and Elva Lois Thomas, his sister Sheila Bruce (Cedric) of Maryland, one daughter, Candace Pitts (Raoul), four sons, Jedidiah Piersoll, Jonathan Piersoll, Dwight Thomas, and Christopher Brown (Nina), three nephews, Andre Bruce (Ashley) of Washington, DC, Aaron Bruce of Maryland, and Liam O'Dowd of Virginia, and three nieces, Caitlin O'Dowd of Texas, Fallon O'Dowd of California, and Roisin O'Dowd of Virginia, and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert A. Thomas III and dear friend Nathaniel Hockett. A gathering of family and friends will be October 21, 5-7 pm at Harris Memorial CME Church, 3950 Haney Road, Dayton, OH. Family will receive friends from 1-2 on October 22. A celebration of life for Duncan will begin at 2pm, Rev. Cecilia Walker, Rev. Dr. Bruce Burns Sr, and Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Thompson officiating. Social distancing protocol will be observed, and face mask will be required. Arrangements entrusted to Porter-Qualls-Freeman Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
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Elder Lawrence D. Cox
December 18, 2024
Happy Heavenly 69th Birthday Duncan...can't wait to play basketball with you in heaven...you were a great player that hated to lose!
Miss you much my friend!
Elder Lawrence Cox
December 18, 2022
HAPPY HEAVENLY 67TH BIRTHDAY
BRO DUNCAN!!!
Always my friend..miss you much!
Willie J Henderson
October 21, 2021
Heaven has gained a wonderful SOUL!!
Donna Christman
October 20, 2021
To the family of Duncan Thomas:
You have my deepest sympathy at this time of great loss.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Donna (Brown-Pitts) Christman and family
Elder Lawrence Cox
October 20, 2021
My friend Duncan...we spent many days together for years..your love for your children, Jed, Jonathan & Candace is what I will always remember besides your love for the "Showtime Lakers!" I finally gave my life to Christ and look forward to seeing you in heaven!
Thanks for always being my friend!
Mark Stoll
October 20, 2021
A good man gone too soon. Duncan will be remembered for his passion for basketball, his passion for kids and his devotion to his wife Sheri.
Rest in peace my friend.
Mark Stoll
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