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Darrell Thomas Obituary
ELDER DARRELL D.
46, of McKeesport, PA, died Sunday, July 13, 2003 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He was born November 13, 1956 in Pittsburgh, and was the son of Sallie Seals Thomas of Whitaker, and the late Elder Walter Thomas, Sr. He was the Pastor of the Congregational COGIC, Derry, PA, Counselor at Auberle House in McKeesport,PA; former Minister of Music at First COGIC, and former Pastor of the Highway of Holiness COGIC, received an Associate Degree in Mental Health from CCAC, and he mentored male members of gangs in the community. Surviving are his wife, Marcia F. Thomas of McKeesport; children, April Lewis of Penn Hills, Uneika Mitchell of Port Vue, Julian Thomas, Michael Thomas, Reuben Williams, Jessica Johnson, Stephen Johnson, and Eric Johnson, all of McKeesport; 10 Grandchildren; sisters, Delores Southers of Pittsburgh, Rose Marie Rayford & Dorothy Guy both of Penn Hills, Evon Irish of West Mifflin, and Sandra Kirkland of McKeesport; brothers, Walter Thomas, Jr. of Mckeesport, Nathaniel Thomas of Detroit, MI, Elder Tyrone Thomas, D.D. of Homestead, and Elder Samuel Thomas of Braddock. Friends will be received 2-4 and 7-9, Wednesday, July 16 at the Trinity Church of God in Christ, McKeesport, PA, where services will be Thursday, July 17, 11 am with Bishop James M. Foster officiating. Interment will follow in the McKeesport & Versailles Cemtery. Arrangements by ROBERT A. WATERS FUNERAL HOME, McKeesport, PA.
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Mathilda Spencer
July 22, 2003
The children and staff of Auberle have lost a dear and faithful friend. God has gained an
Angel. Thank you, Darrell for your blessing.
Evangelist Sheron D. Clark
July 17, 2003
Mother Sallie Thomas and the Thomas Family,
I want to express my sincere condolence in the passing of your son and brother. My prayers are with you that God will sustain and keep you during this time of bereavement and sorrow.
Shawnda and Tim Dreher
July 16, 2003
To the family of Elder Darrell Thomas
Darrell will be greatly missed but fondly remembered for his kindness, honesty and support he gave to so many. May God belss you and keep you in this your time of sorrow.
Our prayers are with you and the entire Thomas family.
Tim and Shawnda Dreher
BARRON/MOODY ALLIE/VERNON
July 16, 2003
ELDER SAMUEL THOMAS AND FAMILY WE
GIVE TO YOU OUR LOVE AND THE DEEPEST
HEARTFELT SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF
YOUR LOVE ONE. LOVE YOU ALL
ALLIE, VERNON, WILLIE MAE, LATRIS,
LATRAYA AND ASIA.
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Camille McDavis
July 16, 2003
To the family of Darrell Thomas:
Precious in the sight of the Lord , is the death of his saints.
God Bless you in this time of sorrow.
Camille, Shawn Jr., and Michael McDavis
Donna Simpson
July 16, 2003
To the family of Elder Darrell D. Thomas:
He was and will remain a great spiritual inspiration to me and my family. We will remember him fondly and miss him greatly.
The Little Family
July 16, 2003
Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Remember God never fails. He is with you as we are also. God will carry you through. God Bless You.
Michele Graciano
July 16, 2003
you was a great uncle a great everything you was great when you was with us then it was your time to go to a better place you may not be here with us but your in our hearts
Delphine Brown
July 15, 2003
God has called you home to a better place.
James & Debra Stone
July 15, 2003
Uneika Mitchell (niece),
You have our deepest heartfelt sympathy in in the loss of your father.Remember earth has no sorrows that heaven can't heal.
You and the whole Thomas family have our prayers,love and support.We love you all very much.
Love,
Uncle James
Aunt Debra
(King & Queen)
Elder & Mrs Larry D. Scott
July 15, 2003
To Uneika Mitchell,
We are writing with heartfelt sympathy upon hearing of your loss. Our prayers are with you as we know that the Lord will sustain you during this difficult time. And know that we love you too. - Aunt Pam & Bro Larry
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