Willie Thomas

Willie Thomas

Willie Thomas Obituary

Published by Mimms Funeral Home from Oct. 15 to Oct. 18, 2008.
THOMAS, Willie, of Richmond, Virginia, departed this life on October 14, 2008. he was preceded in death by his parents, Gussie and Janie Cooper Thomas. Willie retired from a federal service career as District Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Porgrams, U.S. Department of Labor. He is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn Small Thomas; daughter, Nicole Thomas-Jackson; grandson, Percell Thomas Jackson; son-in-law, Corey Jackson; sister, Rosetta T. Whitlock; brother, Gussie Thomas; nephews, Randall Thomas, Martin Whitlock, Kendall Thomas; and other relatives and friends, including Sarah Harris. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street, where the family will receive friends on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, 14 West Duval Street. Rev. Tyrone E. Nelson, pastor, officiating. Interment Maury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of the Virignias, 1742 E. Parham Road, Richmond, Va. 23228.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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December 11, 2008

Patricia Johnson posted to the memorial.

October 25, 2008

Robert Greaux posted to the memorial.

October 24, 2008

Barbara Reynolds posted to the memorial.

Patricia Johnson

December 11, 2008

To the family of Willie Thomas:
I just recently learned of the passing of Willie and wanted to express my sincere condolences. I worked with Willie as his secretary between 1976-1978 at DGSC. So many years have passed, but I still have fond memories of my years working with Willie, John, and Doris. May God continue to bless and comfort your family during this difficult time.

Dir. of Operations

Robert Greaux

October 25, 2008

To the family of Willie Thomas, my depest sympahty. I worked with Willie in OFCCP as his manager and friend. He was so dedicated to achieving our goals of equal opportunity.

Barbara Reynolds

October 24, 2008

To the Family of Willie Thomas: My deepest condolences on the passing of your husband and father. I worked with Willie from 1988 until his retirement.

Millard Rutherford

October 24, 2008

October 24, 2008
Our thoughts and prays are with you and family in this hour of sorrow. I knew your husband through our work in the Office of Federal cCntract compliancce. We pray that God will comfort you at this time.

Grace and Millard Rutherford
Atlanta, GA

Joy Carney-Williams

October 22, 2008

Nicole and Mrs. Thomas,
I pray that the love and support of family and friends and your memories of Mr. Thomas will comfort you as you mourn. I love you both.

Lisa Greenhill

October 21, 2008

Nicole and Mrs. Thomas,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Thomas, you and your husband have played such a significant role in my life as Nicole is one of my dearest friends. I'm terribly saddened by this news. I pray that God continues to bless you and bring you comfort.

Diane Harris

October 20, 2008

Sincere sympathy to your family during this difficult time. May the God of love comfort and strengthen you.
Diane Harris-wife of Al Harris(deceased),Carver High School, Class of 1953

Renee, Chante and Angel Walston

October 20, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

THE STAFF OF GIFT HANDS MEDICAL SERVICES

October 18, 2008

The family of Willie Thomas
Our dear friend has been taken to a better place. He is feeling the love of his past family welcoming him into heaven. So weep now and know that joy will come again soon. Good bye my friend for now, We will meet again ... We commend the family on the outstanding services and dedication of your personal caregiver Sarah her reward is to serve with gladness.

Manor Care ALF

October 18, 2008

To: Jackie and family, our deepest sympathy and condolences. our thoughts and prayers are with you all. from:The staff @Manor Care assisted living

From the Staff of Mimms Funeral Home

October 18, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Glennis Chappelle

October 17, 2008

To Jackie and Nicole,

May God be with you as you mourn the lost of your husband and father. You are in my daily prayers.

Randy McConnell

October 17, 2008

Dear Family,
I have the priviledge of working with Nicole at Curtis. She and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gloria & Louis Barber

October 16, 2008

Jackie, Louis and I are deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Our community has lost someone very special in Willie. Please know that you and your family are very much in our thoughts and prayers.

Mrs. Iris A. Dance-Murray

October 16, 2008

Mrs. Jacqueline Thomas and Family,
Thinking of you today with deep and sincere sympathy. In Time,May you find comfort in your many years of loving and treasured memories.During this sad time, may you be filled with God's love , compassion and grace.

Bill Thorpe

October 16, 2008

To the Family of Willie Thomas:
Our sincere sympathy to you durng these trying times. May GOD bless you and give Mr. Thomas everlasting peace.
Sincerely

Robert & Sylvia & Malcolm Melvin

October 15, 2008

To the family Willie Thomas
More Sympathy is with You now Than words alone can tell, for those who share your friendship and Share Your recent loss as well. May God continue to Bless Your Family.

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