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Danny Lee "Danny Boy" Thomas SR.
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Danny Lee Thomas SR., age 56, of Columbus, OH, passed away on March 9, 2024. He was born on June 17, 1967, in Dayton, OH. Danny loved music and was part of the rap group Mass Destruction, performing all over Dayton. He had an infectious smile that would light up any room he entered. He was a Lifer member of the Dragon Master Motorcycle Club, Dayton Chapter, and enjoyed spending time with his boys and grandchildren, also playing dominoes with his friends.
Danny is survived by his children: Danny Thomas Jr., Davion (Bree) Thomas, Deven Thomas, and William Grossley; grandchildren: Carson Thomas, Deven Thomas Jr., Raegan Thomas, Greylon Grossley, and Jahcarri Thomas; sister Loretta Thomas; brothers Hoseley, Rufus (Sheila), Ivory, Michael (Gloria), John, and Louis Thomas; mother of his children, Malinda Miles; and close friends Latisha Courts, David Dinkins, and Andrew (Man) Felton, Mike & Becky Valentine. Host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Diane Thomas, and his parents, Rufus and Dorthy Thomas.
Danny graduated from Belmont High School in 1986 and later attended International Broadcasting College graduating in1988.
He dedicated his career to the Dayton Board Of Education.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Payne Recreation Center, 3800 Main St. Moraine, OH 45439.
Ohio Cremation, located in Columbus, OH, is assisting with the arrangements.
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Malinda Miles
March 19, 2024
Danny I hope I did you proud. I will miss you my friend. Don´t worry about the boy's, during this time I watched them come together and do what was needed for you. I am truly going to miss you. Thank you for the best gift you ever given me which is our children. As the tears flow I want you to know that you were so loved by us. We are going to miss you! Tomorrow is going to be hard but continue to watch over them and visit us in our dreams...until we meet again. Malinda
Ms. Shirley
March 19, 2024
My condolences to the children of Danny Boy and family. My prayers is for the peace of God help you to remember and smile about the good times and remember those times. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Shirley and James
Lakeisha
March 19, 2024
I remember we used to work at Patterson High school we both work the 2nd floor I remember you always talk about your family but it was always the dragon master club you were in I just wanted to let you know I´m going to miss you always love you Danny
Shannon & Jordan
March 18, 2024
Danny, my brother, your smile, laugh, and infectious personality will be really missed for sure. Rest easy knowing that the best of you lives on, and is being beautifully represented, in your boys and grandkids. We promise to try to be there for them as they try to go on without you. We hope everyone that holds you in their hearts can find peace. You will be remembered with love and thought of often. We love you!
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Angela Marshall
March 18, 2024
May God bless you all with His perfect peace and hold your hearts in His hands.
Ericka Trouble Joseph
March 18, 2024
Danny you will forever be the king of dominoes too me...Rest well my friend until we meet again. GOD peace to the entire family as we live life without Danny.
Martha
March 18, 2024
May God Bless your Family, Friends and Loved ones. May He bring Peace and Loving Memories to your Children.
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