Emmett Thomas Sr.

Emmett Thomas Sr.

Emmett Thomas Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Oct. 30, 2008.
THOMAS, Emmett Sr., 81, peacefully departed this Earth to be with the Lord on October 26, 2008. He leaves memories that are cherished by his beloved wife of 59 years, Mary Lizzie Thomas; one son, Emmett Thomas Jr.; four daughters, Clarice Booker, Juanita Jackson, Mary Bagby and Comiller Boyd, all of Richmond, Va.; one sister, Ruth Helen Venable of North Carolina; two sisters-in-law, Helen Thomas and Nannie Hargrove of Philadelphia, Pa.; and nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; a devoted nephew, Emmit Thomas; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Emmett was former Senior Sales Consultant for McGeorge's Rolling Hills RV and had been with the company for more than 50 years. A memorial service will be held on Thursday (today), October 30, at 6 p.m. at Faith Life Tabernacle, 500 Oronoco Avenue, Richmond, Va. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 31, at 1 p.m. in Bethlehem Christian Church, 324 Keats Road, Manson, N.C.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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LINDA POLEN

October 31, 2008

My prayers go out to my friend Tina Thomas-Cosom in the passing of her last surviving uncle on her father's side of the family. Rest in peace Mr. Emmett Thomas Sr. May the Lord hold all of this famliy in the palm of His hands.

KIMBERLY KEMP

October 30, 2008

"I HAVE A PLACE IN HEAVEN"

PLEASE DON'T SING SAD SONGS FOR ME,
FORGET YOUR GRIEF AND FEARS,
FOR I AM IN A PERFECT PLACE,
AWAY FROM PAIN AND TEARS.
I'M FAR AWAY FROM HUNGER,
HURT, WORRY AND PRIDE,
I HAVE A PLACE IN HEAVEN,
WITH MY MASTER AT MY SIDE.
MY LIFE ON EARTH WAS VERY GOOD,
AS EARTHLY LIFE CAN GO,
BUT PARADISE IS SO MUCH MORE,
THAN ANYONE CAN EVER KNOW.
MY HEART IS FILLED WITH HAPPINESS,
AND SWEET REJOICING TOO,
TO WALK WITH GOD IS PERFECT PEACE

TINA THOMAS-COSOM

October 30, 2008

DEAR AUNT MAY-LIZZIE AND FAMILY
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.
MAY YOU FIND STRENGTH IN KNOWING THAT UNCLE EMMITT IS RESTING PEACEFULLY.I'M SORRY I CAN'T BE WITH YOU.GOD BLESS YOU.

Myosha Winston

October 30, 2008

We love u and will miss u papa!!!!!! Mya,Kennard and JahJah......

Myosha Winston

October 30, 2008

I will miss u so much papa! Love You always! Hope you are resting now! GanGan there are no words to make u feel better but my blessings and heart go out to you and the family he was like my grandfather. He was a very sweet and caring man. He will be missed ....

NANCY MCGEORGE MAINES

October 30, 2008

EMMITT WAS A GOOD FREIND OF OUR FAMILY. HE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR US AND HE HELP RAISE US . HE WORKED AT MCGEORGES AUTO SALES WITH MY FATHER AND MCGEORGE'S RV WITH MY DAD AND BROTHER. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.

Kenneth Winston

October 30, 2008

Love you Pa Pa

Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor

October 30, 2008

On behalf of all the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care we wish to extend to the friends and family our deepest sympathy and ongoing support. We hope and pray you will find peace with time. Please feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of help.

Barbara McPhearson (Judy)

October 30, 2008

Mary and Family, I know there are no words that can take away the pain and lost, just know he is in a better place, no pain, no sorry, no worrying about tomorrow. I will always remember that smile and the way he liked to call all us ladies "Judy" We will miss that.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prays.

Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor

October 30, 2008

On behalf of all the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care we wish to extend to the friends and family our deepest sympathy and ongoing support. We hope and pray you will find peace with time. Please feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of help.

Vickers Family

October 30, 2008

We pray that the peace of God will reign in your heart during this season of your life.

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