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HEZEKIAH, JR., 81
Gainesville - Hezekiah Thomas, Jr. 81, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at E.T. York Haven Hospice Care Center. A Gainesville native, he was a member of Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was also a member of the Masonic Family Rising Sun Lodge #10, Mt. Pisgah Chapter #105, University City Consistory #277, Malta Temple #143 of The Shriners of Orlando, FL.
Survivors include wife Ethel Thomas, Gainesville, FL; daughter, Sylvia G. Caffie, (Leon) Gainesville, FL; sons, Kelvin Thomas, & David Bernard Thomas both of Gainesville, FL; sister, Beatrice Williams (Tillman) Gainesville, FL; brothers James Thomas, (Annie Mae) Elder Phillip Thomas, (Annie Pearl) both of Gainesville, FL; nine grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren.
Funeral Services for Mr. Thomas will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 at Church of God By Faith Bishop James E. McKnight, Sr. Pastor, Pastor Terry D. Dorsey, Officiating. Interment will follow in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014. Visitation Friday, Chestnut Memorial Chapel, 2:00-7:00 PM and on Saturday at the church one hour before the service.
The cortege will form at the home of Mr.& Mrs. Thomas, 3310 S.E. 21st Ave. Gainesville, FL at 10:15 AM.
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January 24, 2014
To the Thomas family,we knew your father from being one of my father best friend (Moses Williams) who past several years ago.Mr Thomas was known to us by the name (Bo) ,we're sadden to hear of his passing. May the heaviness of your heart rest in the master hand.
-Venice,Diane,Vanessa,and
the Williams family
(Gainesville,FL)
Bro. Juan Bates
January 23, 2014
RIP my Brother. Will keep your family in prayer during their time of transition.
Missy. Alfredia Benjamin-Days
January 23, 2014
My heartfelt sympathy to Elder Phillip Thomas, Dec. James Thomas,and entire family. Our prayers or for you as we implore God's strength for you all.
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