Winston Thomas

Coach Winston Thomas was an awesome coach and an outstanding man and person. He loved his job as teacher and coach and he was devoted to his students. My most fond memory of Coach Thomas was watching him dunk a basketball. During that time period(1965-1969) someone his size, 5’6”, it was unheard of anyone anywhere that size dunking a basketball. I truly admired Coach Thomas and I strive to be like him. I became an officer in the United States Army and a teacher and administrator in Richland...

I consider it a blessing to have known Winston as a college class mate and as a friend. His calmness and deliberateness was always a great encouragement to me. I extend my condolences to his family.

We will miss the warm smile, encouraging words of encouragement Winston Thomas always had for us and everyone he met along his journey. Condolences to the family.
- Ed & Genevia Fulbright

Look to the light of Heaven. Another solder has returned home.

My sincere condolences to the Thomas family for your loss. I pray God heals your broken hearts and bind your up your painful spots. (Psalm 147:3)

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

We never knew a man that was better than Winston. He was our friend, counselor, and mentor. May God's strength and love sustain his family.

May God comfort you and give you Peace that surpasses all understanding.

I knew Coach Thomas when I was a student/athlete at Booker T. Washington High School in Columbia,SC. He inspired and motivated me to be the best that I can be. I took his encouragement and went to college to play football. I owe my successes in life to him.

Servant of God well done.I met Winston in the summer of 1961 when he came from Detroit to enroll as a student athlete at Benedict College.
As trainer of the Benedict football team,I assigned
Winston to his room in Osborne Hall.Winston,his roommate James(Jet) Chandler,my roommate
the late James Henry Fields,and I lived across from
each otherWinston was a great friend,and a persistent student athlete.Winston has left a great legacy of service and tenacity for all who knew...