Howard Cornelius Thomas Sr

Howard Cornelius Thomas Sr obituary

Howard Cornelius Thomas Sr

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Union Baptist Church Cemetery

15183 Lankford Hwy, Eastville, VA 23347

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13

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Union Baptist Church

15183 Lankford Hwy, Eastville, VA 23347

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Howard Thomas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John O. Morris Funeral Home on Feb. 11, 2026.
The Teacher

(By Leslie Pinckney Hill)

Of those who learn, and those who teach,

Some leave a mark beyond their reach,

For wisdom plated deep in tough,

Will one day blossom…

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Upcoming Events

Feb

12

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

John O. Morris Funeral Home

6328 Lankford Hwy, Exmore, VA 23350

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

13

Service

Union Baptist Church Cemetery

15183 Lankford Hwy, Eastville, VA 23347

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

13

Funeral service

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Union Baptist Church

15183 Lankford Hwy, Eastville, VA 23347

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

John O. Morris Funeral Home

Only 2 hours left for delivery to next service.