Name: Service for Rev. Dr. Bruce Andre Thomas
Start: 2014-11-07T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-11-08T01:00:00.000Z
Location: First Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Bruce Andre Thomas

Portsmouth - Dr. Bruce Andre Thomas, 55, went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2014 in Richmond, VA. He was born on June 29, 1959 in Norfolk, VA. Bruce was employed as a Dentist and served as the Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Chesapeake, VA. He was predeceased by his father, Charles F. Thomas. Bruce leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Corri M. Thomas; one son, Brandon Andre Thomas (Latisha); two daughters, Beth Alyse Thomas and Christian Maria Thomas; mother, Geraldine T. Boone; one sister, Carlotta N. Boone; one brother, Mark A. Thomas (Christine, deceased) and one grandson, Xavier Andre Thomas. A celebration of his life will be held, 12pm, Saturday, November 8, 2014 at First Baptist Church, Berkley. A Community Service will also be held from 6-8pm, Friday, November 7, 2014. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 6, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Bruce Thomas

33 Entries

Jerry Robinson

November 10, 2019

My friend, me co-worker and Man of God. His quiet spirit and loving smile was evidence of the Holy Spirit working in him. He is truly missed and left a large impact at the Virginia Beach Sheriff Department.
Always in my prayers as I lift up the family J.Rob

Ed butts jr

November 26, 2014

May God bless the family of Dr Bruce Thomas during this time of sorrow we grew up on Lafayette ave.as kids in Oakdale he was always a cool and a good Dentist stay strong family God is with you.

Charles and Neolus Walston

November 23, 2014

Cori, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I have joyful memories of Bruce in our youthful days at Indian River. He was a real friend.

Robin & Brenda Boyd

November 13, 2014

Mrs. Thomas and family, My mother and I were saddened to hear of Dr. Thomas' passing. He was a kind and giving man. I will never forget the help and support he gave us during the time of my late father's illness. May God bless you and keep you with love and fond memories.

November 10, 2014

I'm so sorry to see Bruce go. I look forward to the day when the words of Psalms 37:29 will be fulfilled.

D. K. Brockett

November 9, 2014

All the best to the Thomas family. Many fond memories of Bruce when we were kids. We were classmates from Carver to Indian River.

Amanda

November 9, 2014

Dr. Thomas was a truly wonderful and wise man. I had a wonderful and rewarding time working with him. He left an imprint on any and every person whose life he passed through. He will be greatly missed. RIP Dr. Thomas. From the earth we rise and to the earth we return, your soul has departed but your memory remains and that is what we hang on to. We know that you are now at peace. Blessed be.

Francine Owens

November 8, 2014

Dear cousin Bruce---
All the beautiful trumpet music is still in my heart from the days of the First Baptist Church Berkley Sunday School Band. We were a blessed rag/tag bunch under bro. Boyce. My condolences to the Thomas family.
Francine (Boone) Owens ( Gaithersburg, MD)

James & Lola Pittman

November 8, 2014

To Corri, Geraldine and the entire Thomas Family we send our deepest condolences to you. We have so many fond memories of Bruce and how he ministered to us. We thank God for his life and his legacy. He was a wonderful person and we will sorely miss his presence. Please know we are too feeling your loss but we also know that God will comfort you through your grief. The FBCB family is continuously praying for your strength and will be there for you always. Yours in Christ, Deacon James & Lola Pittman

Alana Rogers

November 8, 2014

Lord be gentle with him. Be merciful and kind because he was loved so dearly by those he left behind, walk slowly with him lord as you take him to your promise land stay ever by his side and sing sweetly in his ears and when he cries out for missing his family you gently wipe away his tears and lord when what they asked is done I pray their hearts you will touch and let him know they love him and they will miss him very much. You will be greatly missed Dr Thomas

Andrea Barnett

November 8, 2014

Prayers of comfort and peace to the for the family of Dr. Thomas. He was a great blessing to my life.

Lukesha(KeeKee) Person

November 8, 2014

Peace and blessing to my extended family. Mr. Thomas will forever be in my heart. He was a very kind and gentle servant of God. He was an excellent Dentist and a mighty Pastor. Mr. Thomas is and will be truly missed.
I Love you all and thank you for allowing us to be one big family.

Richard Whitehurst

November 7, 2014

Pastor Bruce was a mighty man of God. He is in heaven now. My deepest condolences to the family. Bruce was one of a kind.

Wesley Vann

November 7, 2014

To Corri and the children that will always be dear to my heart. Bruce and I would often talk about how good God is and and we would have mini sermons in the car or on the phone. I have no doubt where Bruce's spirit is today, to be absent for the body is to be present with God. I will not say that Bruce is in a better place because to be with you today is the better place for you. Let Bruce's life and death be a symbol that when we do right and live right good things will come to you. God bless you and I am sorry for your loss.

Uncle Wesley

Veronica Vann-Lowe

November 7, 2014

Corri, peace and blessings to you and your family. Bruce was a wonderful person and his presence will truly be missed.

Beth Holcomb

November 7, 2014

i have such fond memories of Dr. Thomas and the work he did while on the medical staff at the VB. Jail. Anytime I needed more time or more patients seen he went above and beyond. He always provided the best dental care for this underserved group of patients. He was a true professional and a pleasure to work with.

Peter Badia

November 7, 2014

To Corri and family,May the lord strengthen you all. On behalf of our fellow indigenous servants in Kenya we would like to assure you of our supportive prayers at this time. Pas. Peter & Olive Badia - East Africa

Jerry Robinson

November 7, 2014

Praying our wonderful and caring Father will cover the family with His arms of strenght. I will miss my friend from the Lord and his peaceful spirit.

Barbara Bracey-Scott

November 7, 2014

May the peace and blessings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be upon each of you in the passing of your beloved husband,son ,father ,grandfather , and brother.

Mable Jackson

November 6, 2014

To Corri and Family,
I pray God's strength to carry you through this difficult time and that His loving presence will comfort you in the days ahead.

Loretta Barnard Hanley

November 6, 2014

Cori and family, I am praying faithfully that our Father will continue to bless, strengthen, and comfort you all during this time.

Wynter Graham

November 6, 2014

Words are not enough for the pain I feel for the lost of such a great man. I know that you are home now with our heavenly father. I will truly miss you Uncle. Your mark has been made on my life. Thank you for all that you have taught me. My love and condolences to the rest of the family. God bless.

Doris Battle

November 6, 2014

I am truly saddened by the passing of Dr. Thomas. He was a true man of God. He will be missed not only my me but the entire staff of The Hampton Sheriff's Office.

November 6, 2014

I thank God, that he introduced me, to Dr. Thomas. Over the years, he has proven himself, to be a gentleman, a friend, and a scholar.I will truly miss him,and his humor. To know him was to love him. His church has lost another Moses, but Heaven has gained, another jewel, for Jesus' crown. Mrs. Thomas be blesed, in your hour of grief.
Dr. Junious Epps Jr.

Darlene Norman

November 6, 2014

He was such a wonderful person. He will truly be missed. My prayers are with the family.

Kitt

November 6, 2014

Our deepest condolences- Kit & Colin at WPCE Norfolk- He taught us so much- you will be missed

Sherri Thomas Clayborne

November 6, 2014

I'm so saddened to hear about the passing of my cousin, Bruce. My mother and I were just talking about trying to visit him. He is at peace with The Lord.

Louise/Richard Haynes

November 6, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Karen Whitfield-Chambers

November 6, 2014

To the Thomas family. Although we may have believed that the age of 55 was too young for Bruce to leave this earth, God called him home so that he can be yet another guardian angel that God can utilize as a minister, guide, overseer, and a spiritual adviser to a more massive congregation from above. May you all be comforted by the fact that he has mounted upon wings of eagles and is at peace for all eternity and that Bruce left an indelible imprint that time will never erase.

Tony Colden, Sr.

November 6, 2014

May God continue to bless you Corri and the family in this time of sorrow. In loving memory of truly a wonderful person. and that smile!!

Deborah Behrens

November 6, 2014

Dr. Thomas was a wonderful man. He will truly be missed. He was a joy and pleasure to work with.

Theodora Harris

November 6, 2014

To The Thomas Family
You are in our thoughts and
prayers. God will walk with
each one daily, Theodora, Shirley, Virginia and Family

Cheryl McAllister

November 6, 2014

Dr. Thomas was one of the nicest people I have ever met. He will be sorely missed. I will miss his smile. My condolence to the family, he is in heaven watching over you.

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