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THOMAS, Sr., William WILLIAM THOMAS, SR. Mr. William Melvin Thomas, Sr., entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. He resided in Savannah, GA for over 30 years and was a resident of Atlanta, GA for many years. He was a member of Central Missionary Baptist Church (Thunderbolt) and Beulah Baptist Church (Atlanta, GA), where he served as Chairman of the Deacon Board. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a former Director of Mail Processing for the U.S. Postal Service in Savannah, GA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Mildred Thomas. Survivors are: one daughter, Theresa Mbaku (John); four sons, William Thomas, Jr. (Delner), Alan Thomas, Eric Thomas (Andrea Wawrzusin), Corey Thomas; two sisters, Ann Tuggle (William) and Ermie Rogers; two brothers, Johnny Thomas (Lillian) and Charles Thomas; brother-in-law, Randolph Scott; five grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation services will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2013 at Central Baptist Church, 3119 Shell Rd., Thunderbolt, GA. The Homegoing services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Second Arnold Baptist Church 1427 E. 37th St., Savannah, GA, Rev. Richard Hall, Sr., Pastor, Rev. Timothy Sheppard, Officiating. Interment ñ Bonaventure Cemetery (Greenwich Section). Sidney A. Jones and Campbell Funeral Services. Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.sidneyajonesfh.com
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Mary Small
November 27, 2019
Your light will forever shine.
Matthew 5:14-16 (KJV)
14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Mary Small
November 27, 2019
I miss Deacon so much. My children and I often speak of him. He truly loved God and His (as Deacon Thomas would list) Commandments, Laws, Testimonies, Precepts, Judgments, Statutes, Ordinances, and Word. Deacon Thomas was used by God to steer me back to the path that God had laid for me.
Theresa Mbaku
November 27, 2019
In memory of our father William Melvin thomas Senior, we want to share I would love for him, a Christian man a family man and community leader. I hope that I can be even just a portion to my family as to what he wants to ask.Everything we are today is a result of his love for us and what he taught us. His legacy will
Live forever in our hearts. In loving memory your daughter Theresa your family
Lillie Roberts
November 24, 2013
To the Thomas family, my prayers are with you as you depart from your love one here. Knowing that he is with the Lord gives you all comfort. God Bless you all. Remember the times spent with him and the blessing he has been to the family.
Lillie Roberts, friend of the family
Mary McCoy and Family
November 22, 2013
Love you, Theresa, Melvin, Alan, Eric, and Corey. Do not ever hesitate to call on the McCoy family.
Sincerely,
Mary, Vincent, Katherine, and Jessica McCoy
William Melvin Thomas, Sr
November 21, 2013
The family of William Melvin Thomas, Sr would like to thank each and every one of you for the kind thoughts of expressions including flowers, postings, facebook postings, phone calls, emails, text messages, visits, food, flowers, funeral participation. Please keep our family in your prayers. Sincerely Theresa, Melvin, Alan, Eric, and Corey
November 19, 2013
May God continue to bless and keep you in perfect peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Henderson, Vance and White Families
Rev. 21:3, 4 ~ Kim
November 19, 2013
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Viola Baker
November 18, 2013
What a joyous homegoing celebration for one who kept te faith, and was ready to except the finishing line. Our Deacon Thomas knew when to answer the roll, he didn't hesitate to say "present" he knew that it was time to close the traveling bags, read Psalm 133. I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith, I am ready to enter in, line a few common meters, say my "Thank you Jesus" Amen, Amen"
Sleep on Deacon Thomas, take your rest..
Vivianne Mbaku
November 17, 2013
Grandpa,
I'll never forget our last phone call, when you told me the only thing that matters is to love god and love people.
I love you.
your granddaughter
November 17, 2013
What a beautiful home going celebration. Deacon Thomas gave so much to everyone he met. I praise GOD for having him in my life. My prayers are with the family. I know that you are aware of the source of your strength, because your parents taught you well. I shall hold my memories forever in my heart and pray for the Blessings of GOD upon you all.
Sister Patricia Devoe,
Central Missionary Baptist Church
Cassaundra Minnifield
November 17, 2013
Theresa, Melvin, Alan, Eric and Corey - My deepest prayers go out to you during this difficult time. I will miss your dad, but will always remember the great talks we had, what a great man he was and the way he touched so many during his time 'on loan' to us on this earth. He was always so kind and treated us as though we were his own children. I pray that you will find peace in the weeks to come and will cherish the many wonderful memories you are left with. My love to you always.
Derrick Taylor
November 17, 2013
It is with deep sadness that I offer my heartfelt condolences in the passing of Deacon Thomas. He was a true testament of what God requires of all of us. Which is to love him with all our heart and will all our mind and with all our soul. We the Layman of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia have been blessed, enriched and honored to have served with him. I recall, while attending the Walter Cade's workshops; his words of wisdom... "We the Layman of Georgia must always represent". He was a kind, thoughtful, gentle, soft spoken and wise man who was well loved and respected by all the brethren. He will truly be missed, but his legacy lives on with all of us. I thank God that he shared one of his angels with us for just awhile and for myself and many others to have personally known and fellowshipped with him, it has truly enriched our lives. Deacon Thomas like Paul has fought a good fight, has finished his race, has kept the faith, and now awaits him a crown that our lord Jesus Christ will give to him. May the fond memories of this "Great" man and Gods holy spirit comfort the family in the days ahead.
David Smith
November 16, 2013
Thank you for all of the wonderful memories. You and your family have been a true blessing to mine and I will miss hearing your laughter and sage advice.
James Deen
November 15, 2013
Life's race well run, Life's work well done, Life's crown well won, And now he rests. The passing of Deacon William Thomas is a great loss to me and the local, state and national laymen's movement. His loyalty, support and love of the movement and its work got us going and kept us going. His love and work has won him the title of "Mr. Georgia Layman" We shall forever cherish his memory. Rest in peace, my brother.
Helen T. Spaulding
November 15, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Mattie T. Shields
November 15, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donald & Shirley Carson
November 15, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Altermease Turner
November 15, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Victoria and Chyla Thomas
November 15, 2013
Such a beautiful and loving person. We are so happy to have been apart of your life
Brittany Thomas
November 15, 2013
Uncle William was a wonderful soul with such a beautiful spirit. He will forever be in my heart.
Willie Brown
November 15, 2013
To the family,
You are in our prayers. May God's peace over take you in this hour.
Katherine Brown
November 15, 2013
To the Thomas family:
You have no idea how many lives William touched. I worked for him at the Postal Service in Atlanta. He was a giant of a man. We kept in touch after he moved to Savannah. May he RIP.
Florida Hunt
November 15, 2013
To the Thomas family, I pray that the God we serve continue to Bless and Keep You.What a leader and what a great man. I worked under Mr. Thomas and what a time that was. I had the highest respect for that man and what he stood for. His time here was well served, and his living was not in vain.
Charles (Chuck) Thomas II
November 15, 2013
It takes a camera to capture an image. It takes a lifetime to capture a spirit. Thank you Uncle William for showing me how to make the most of each and every moment that God gives us. My heart is with you all in this time of need.
Love,
Chuck
Elaine Mitchell
November 15, 2013
May GOD be with the family in this time of bereavement.
Robert Owens
November 15, 2013
Thanks to our God for giving us this wonderful example to follow in the Love for his family and the Laymen's Movement ln these USA. Deacon William Thomas, could easily be called Mr. Georgia
Ronald Williams Sr.
November 15, 2013
Dea Thomas was a very faithful servant of the Lord and his church, he always made you feel as though he has known you all your life, a very humble man. God bless his family.
Fred & Zora Corey and family
Dea. Ronald Williams and famoly
V Austin [ Rev. 21: 4 ]
November 15, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Steve Niedbala
November 15, 2013
Thanks Bill. It was a pleasure working with you, rest in peace.
Marshall Rainge
November 15, 2013
I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of my brother, mentor and friend Dea. William Thomas. I had the pleasure of serving with Brother Thomas in the General Missionary Convention of Georgia Laymen's Ministry for a number of years. Brother Thomas was active both on the state, regional and national level. In fact, he is credited, along with a handful of others, with getting the State of Georgia the recognition we currently hold on the region and national level. He was a giant among men and will be sadly missed. He often spoke of his beloved Mildred and I know he is happy to join her once again.
My prayer is that The Lord will allow His peace and love to fill the family's hearts in the difficult days ahead.
Schyla M. Jackson
November 15, 2013
The Thomas's family,
My prayers goes out to your family at this time. Long time friend of the family. (Daughter of the late William and Pearline Minnifield)
CURTIS&CHRISTINE EVANS
November 15, 2013
To The Thomas Family.
We are Sadden To Here Of Your Loss,In GOD We Are There Fer You.
Vincent, Katherine, Jessica Wilson-McCoy
November 14, 2013
You left an indelible print on our lives. We will honor God and never forget the role you played in directing us in His path.
Love you Deacon Thomas and will always be grateful.
Mary Small-McCoy
November 14, 2013
Some months back, my son said that everyone should have a Deacon Thomas in their life. God used Deacon Thomas to stir up a hunger and thirst for the Word of God in my children and me. I pray that there are other Deacon Thomas' out there. I love Deacon Thomas so much. I was a wreck when I met him. The first thing he said to me was, "I love you already". I had a wall around me that no one could get through because of all the heartache I had suffered. Deacon Thomas kept at me until I realized that someone could and did love me outside of the members of my family. He loved me and was unwilling that Satan would own my soul. I thank God and our Savior Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Ghost that he kept at me until I learned that Jesus is love. Love, not discouragement, not embarrassment, not humiliation, but love. I bless the Lord because my Deacon is where he has so longed to be, in the presence of God. I will not say that there will never be another Deacon Thomas because I pray that it will. The Bible teaches in Isaiah 6:1, "in the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. I must carry on without what has been my backbone. The Deacon would warn me that he was leaving and that I am to never forget, while others will try to convince me otherwise: I am to bear record of myself and that my record is to be true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go. Carnal minds cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go. Only those who belong to God and are filled with His Holy Spirit.
November 14, 2013
I love you.
Cassandra Tuggle
November 14, 2013
Your Niece will dearly miss her Uncle William as he was a solider, leader, pioneer, and a great teacher to his nieces and nephews. Love you and will miss your smiles!
Viola Baker
November 14, 2013
To the entire Thomas Family,
The Pastor, Officers and members of the Central Missionary Baptist Church in Thunderbolt, Georgia wish to express our sincere sympathy in the Home Going of our Deacon William M. Thomas, Sr., Deacon Thomas is well loved and will be miss by all who knew him.
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