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Herman L. Thomas Jr. NORFOLK - Herman Lee "Bubba" Thomas Jr., 58, of the 1200 block of W. 27th St., passed away Nov. 24, 2008, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was born April 17, 1950, to the late Bessie Mae Wood-Thomas and Herman Lee Thomas Sr. in Norfolk. He was educated in the Norfolk Public Schools and was a certified welder. He was employed with the Norfolk Naval Base for 21 years. Herman was a member of Freedom Church of God in Christ where he served as chairman of the Deacon Board, Male Usher Board, president of Pastor's Aide and Nursing Home Ministry. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Anna LaVern Thomas; two sons, David Lamont Thomas and Michael Lamont Thomas; nine siblings, Audrey Evonne Tarboro (John), David B. Thomas (Gloria), Francine Lanier (Kevin), Anita Thomas, Annette Willis (Tyrone), Emanuel Thomas (Elsie), Darryl Thomas (Bonita), LaCheryl Carrington (Woodrow) and Bonita McCray (Maurice); five grandchildren, David Lamont Harris, Michael Lamont Thomas, Tishera Harris, Theresa Johnson and Kenneth Wells; four aunts, Audrey Manley (Pastor Jake Manley), Thelma Parker, Esther Hardy and Cora Thomas; one uncle, Elijah Thomas; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Metropolitan Funeral Service, 7246 Granby St. Pastor W. Aaron Robbins will officiate. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.
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Annette Willis
January 29, 2024
Herman was my oldest brother, I learned from him to take pride in my appearance and take care of your belongings. Herman was so neat and clean and well put together at all times. I loved his smile and his laugh, and most of all when he called me Casper.
Annette Willis
September 7, 2023
Herman
When I think of my big brother, I think of your fancy dressing and how neat and clean you were with yourself, your home ,and your car. You were so cool that smile was something else. I think of when we were young, how you would put on the music and have me, Anita, and Francine to come out and show you and your friends all the new dances.I was so happy and proud of you when you started attending church and your commitment to the things of God, and doing things that have a eternal purpose. look forward to seeing you again some day with mom and our sister Barbara Anne. Rest well big brother ,rest well.
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