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Kenneth Wayne Thomas

1960 - 2023

Kenneth Wayne Thomas obituary, 1960-2023, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1960

DIED

2023

Kenneth Thomas Obituary

Kenneth Wayne Thomas was born on August 1,1960 to Rebecca Bean Thomas and the late Eugene Thomas, Sr. He passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 of a heart attack. Kenneth had a quiet and humble spirit, he loved the Lord thy God with all his heart and soul. He was very active, loved by everyone and loved taking his daily morning walks. He would get agitated at times, as his health began to fail him. In addition to his mother, Mr. Thomas also leaves to cherish his memory, siblings, Deborah Thomas Scott, Betty Thomas Buckles, Eugene, Sr., Ervin, Jerome, Larry, Edwin and Kevin Thomas, as well as other relatives and friends. All are invited to attend a Celebration service honoring the life of the late Mr. Kenneth Wayne Thomas, which will be held at Second Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 2601 Dryades Street, New Orleans, LA 70115 on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 11 am, Lead Pastor Bishop Germaine L. Davis, Sr., Officiating. Interment Providence Memorial Park Mausoleum, 8200 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70003. Visitation 10 am in the church. Due to covid variants, face mask and social distancing strongly encouraged. Please sign online guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504) 581-4411.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 14 to Sep. 16, 2023.

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Knarvia H Smith

September 15, 2023

Mrs. Rebecca and family, my heartfelt condolences to each of you. May knowing that God will wipe all tears away comfort and strengthen you. Love and blessings to you all.

Yvette S. Martin

September 15, 2023

My sincere condolences to My family, the Thomas of the Homegoing of our dear love one. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. I am blessed to have had some of the GREATEST memories and embrace my cousin's contagious Smile and Laugher. It's hard to say "goodbye," but even harder when it is someone like Kenneth. So I'll say, "See you later, Kenneth." You'll are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. May God of all understanding give you'll peace knowing that you'll love him, but God loved him best.

Debra Patterson Walker

September 15, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Cynthia Jamison

September 15, 2023

To the family, you have my deepest condolences. Weeping may come in the night, but joy comes in the morning. Be blessed. Cynthia Jamison

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Second Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

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