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Clarence Thomas Obituary

Dr. Clarence Thomas, Sr., pastor of Greater Round Hill Baptist Church of Violet, LA, transitioned from this life to eternal rest on Wednesday, March 27, 2020, at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Marilyn Montegue Thomas for 64 years. Son of the late Rev. Allen Thomas, Sr. and Melvina Mitchell Thomas. Father of Clarence Thomas, Jr., Kim and Don Thomas, and the late Wanda Thomas (Nolan) Barges. Grandfather of Lawrence Charles IV, Clarence III, Bertell and Dominick Thomas and Kelli Barges. Great-Grandfather of Dior and Darrielle Charles, Jazi Garrett and Aubri Smith. Brother of Yvonne Dorsey and the late Melvina Taylor, Girdy McFadden, Rose Neil Jackson, Ethel Mae Davis and James, Frank, William, Samuel and Allen Thomas. Also survived by a host of aunts, numerous brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends, Pastor, Officers and members of Greater Round Hill Baptist Church, as well as all other churches in New Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard and all surrounding areas. A private service will be held. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 11 to Apr. 13, 2020.

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Annette Pete

April 19, 2020

My sincere condolences to the Thomas Family and also to the Greater Round Hill Baptist Church Family. May the God of peace give you comfort at this time.

Soniain Dean

April 16, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Murrell

April 14, 2020

He was my Pastor and Mentor and will be missed by so many . May God continue to bless his family and give them strength during this difficult time .

Catherine Wilson

April 14, 2020

Kim Thomas & Family May the love of friends and family be a source of comfort to you at this time.With sincere sympathy in your your loss. Mr C. Thomas was a very nice person he will be missed by many people. God Bless you Friend & your Family

April 14, 2020

Sorry for your lost heart broken love the THOMAS family

Lionel Simms Jr

April 14, 2020

Praying that in this difficult time, your family will be surrounded by God's comforting love and be filled with the peace that only He can give.

Anita

April 14, 2020

Condolences to Sister Thomas her family and the Greater Round Hill Church Family. I pray God's strength for you and your family. Love y'all

Donald And Joan Morris

April 13, 2020

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Love Always

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April 13, 2020

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April 13, 2020

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April 13, 2020

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April 13, 2020

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Anthony Jackson

April 13, 2020

Ole Schol,

I've tried several times to put in a few words everything I have to say and here it is

Thank you for welcoming me into your family so many years ago. Thank you for being there for me and your daughter. Thank you for all the conversations and infusing them with your unique perspective, allowing me to see things in a different light.

Thank you for showing me how to cruise the high seas; your guidance; your generosity; your big heart; for all the laughter; your love, your loyalty and for all your sermons.

Thank you for your Smile Ole Schol.

ted smith

April 13, 2020

you have blessed to have this family peace be with at this time love you

David Cooper

April 13, 2020

Thoughts and Prayers from the Cooper family in Tampa, Fl.

We pray that GOD be with you all during these times, he will not put more on you than you can bare.

Lois B. Williams

April 13, 2020

My prayers and condolences to Sister Marilyn & family and Greater Roundhill B. C.
Cherish your memories. Hold to God's unchanging hands.
Love always,

Ivon McFadden Bourgeois

April 13, 2020

My prayers goes out to my family! Praying for strength and comfort doing this time of Grief. My heart is full Uncle Skip will be truly missed.
Love and miss y'all,
Ivon and Family

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Ivon Bourgeois

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LINDA LOWERY

April 13, 2020

Kim, I AM so sorry for your loss of your father. MY thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love you ALL,

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LINDA LOWERY

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MY very first CRUISE with these veteran cruisers. Reverend Thomas and I sat and relaxed AS I listen to his stories & his wife and daughter shopped.

Linda Lowery

April 13, 2020

Annette Johnson

April 13, 2020

My heart is so heavy right now and I am lost for words. This is not an easy one to deal with when you lost someone so dear. I love my pastor with all my heart and now I just have the memory to hold on to. I will miss you coming in the office or when we have our little talks. The church will never be the same without out. I will always remember the things you said and taught me. So, take your rest Dr. Clarence Thomas, Sr. until we meet again. Love you!!

Kim Thomas

April 12, 2020

I love you daddy sooo much. My life will never be the same. But.....we will always keep your memory alive and in our hearts.

Amelia Johnson

April 12, 2020

Though you left a legacy behind, I will miss you deeply! I love you Pastor but God loved you best. Sleep on Pastor Ill meet you in Heaven.

Carlene Evans

April 12, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My thoughts and prayers are with First Lady and the family.

Dominesha

April 12, 2020

Praying for the family as well as the congregation.

Roylene Johnson

April 12, 2020

Condolences to the family of Dr. Clarence Thomas. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time.

Sis. SheltS

April 12, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Sis Paulette Maurice, Chair Lady

April 12, 2020

Condolences to my Family. Dr Clarence Thomas, and First Lady Marilyn Thomas! The Greater Round Hill B.C Family's. Pastor Rest In Heaven. Heaven is a preapared place for prepared people. Pastor Thomas you are, PREPARED to receive your Cross thus said the Lord.

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