Victor Hubert Thomas

Victor Hubert Thomas Victor Hubert Thomas, 69, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2010 in Battle Creek. Victor Hubert Thomas was born February 8, 1941 to James Lee and Sally Mae (Davis) Thomas in Albany, NY. He confessed Jesus Christ as his personal savior as a young man. Victor was united in Holy Matrimony to the love of his life, the former Dorothy Ann Beck, and to this union are two children Victor T. and Brenda Thomas. Victor was a member of the United States Marine Corps. He served 8½years and was honorably discharged on June 3, 1966. Victor also worked as a city bus driver for Battle Creek Transit. He retired after 30 years of service. Victor was a talented musician who traveled the world as one of the founding members of the R and B band Junior Walker and the All Stars. He was the band's last living member. Victor also spent many years spreading the word of God throughout the community. He spent over 20 years ministering at the Haven of Rest Rescue Mission and hosting a Christian radio program on WOLY in Battle Creek. He was also involved in the Calhoun County Jail Ministry. Vic also enjoyed fishing and building and tinkering in his barn. Victor leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 46 years, Dorothy, and daughter, Brenda, both of Battle Creek, a son Victor (Delorais) of Jacksonville, FL; four grandchildren, Isiah Newson III, Devon Hubert Thomas, Devonda Ann Thomas and Damita A. Marshall all of Battle Creek, and three other grandchildren by marriage. He also leaves his special in-laws, Jesse and Geneva Beck; his brother, Sgt. Joe Nathan Thomas of Atlanta, GA; a special daughter/niece, Rhonda (Robert) Henry of Battle Creek; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Victor was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers Henry, Jesse and George Thomas. Family will receive visitors from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Royal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, December 3, 2010 at Royal Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Haven of Rest Rescue Mission.