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Willie Thomas Obituary
On Saturday, April 26, 2003 at Georgetown University Hospital. Beloved son of the late Rev. Willie Sr. and Virginia E. Thomas; brother of Maurice McIntosh, Allie W. Lee, Pearline Lee Mitchell, and Virginia E. Lee. Also survived by one sister-in-law, Adele Lee, and a host of nieces, nephews, his Sidwell Friends family, and a forever friend and companion, Debra Degraffinreid. Family will receive friends Wednesday, April 30, from 9 a.m. until time of Christian Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, 26 Grant Circle, N.W. Father Mark Hughes, Celebrant. Interment Harmony Memorial Park. Services entrusted to B.K. HENRY FUNERAL CHAPEL.
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Sponsored by Arnicia Renee Jackson, a friend and Fan of a gentle soul.
Arnicia Jackson
April 11, 2020
Has it really been this long since you left us?
Arnicia Jackson
May 2, 2008
Has it been so long since you left us. It still hurts as if it were yesterday.
Elayne Norman-Vann
April 28, 2008
Today is Monday April 28, 2008. It is five years exactly to the lost of a Dear and Beloved Friend. At least two or three times a week I remember something funny that he said, because my friend had an enornmous sense of humor, an amazing sense of self and the heart of a Bear. Never will there be another as Willie Thomas Jr.
Delois Mixon
May 20, 2003
Our deepest condolences goes out to the Thomas Family.
May God Bless You All.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Delois & Kia Mixon
John Caldwell, Jr
May 13, 2003
I last saw " Big Willie " at our 20 year class reunion. He and the rest our classmates shared fond memories and laughs. It was like senoir year all over again. I will truly miss this Gentle Giant.
Garrick Mitchell
May 5, 2003
Willie and I attended Archbishop Carroll High School Class of '81. We were on the Football, Wrestling and Track Team. Willie will always be part of me. He was always positive and a great friend. God Bless
The Thomas Family
April 30, 2003
We respecfully send our condolences to your family on the passing of our brother "Willie". We know that it is not an easy time. May the Lord Jesus comfort you all. Amen
Jim Murphy
April 30, 2003
Willie you always be here in spirit no matter what. Willie was a co-worker and a good friend I met at Garfinckel's (Georgetown Park) We had great times together there. I will miss his smile and laugh. I remember the day he picked up Dexter Manley of the Redskins and carried him down the stairs like a bag of potatoes. You will be missed.
God Bless - Jim Murphy
Arnicia Jackson
April 30, 2003
I met Willie while we worked for DC Government. We were friends and I will miss him all the rest of my days. If I had to recall one thing about him it would be that although he was a large man, he was gentle. He was a person worth knowing and I thank Heaven that I had the chance to do so.
Mary Thomas
April 29, 2003
To the family, I am very sorry for the loss of your brother and the earlier loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. (Willie's sister Mary)
Brenda
April 29, 2003
My "brother" in Christ one day we will all get the understanding. Although we didn't see each other everyday we love you just the same. Truly enjoyed our talk. On to glory and rest in peace.
Debra Cole
April 29, 2003
Willie - You were such a kind and well-mannered young man. I met you through my friend and co-worker, Debra Degraffinreid. You will live on in the hearts of so many.
God Bless - Debbie Cole
Meg Washington
April 29, 2003
Willie was my trainer at the YMCA for 2 years and he was kind and gentle, but made me work hard !! He made working out fun. I will really miss him. He is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Robinson
April 29, 2003
Willie,
You have a special place in my heart. I will remember you always.
Ann Procter
April 29, 2003
God bless the wonderful Willie Thomas who gave so much to his beloved football players at Sidwell Friends School, one of whom is my son, Alex Footman. Willie was a mentor, a friend, a role model, and an outstanding coach who taught the boys much about football and much about life. He will be deeply missed and he will be remembered always. Go with God, Willie, Ann Procter
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