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Merdis Thomas Obituary
ATLANTA, GA - Funeral services celebrating the life of Merdis Thomas, 62, will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Winnfield Funeral Home of Shreveport, LA.
Mr. Thomas was the youngest son of the late Robert, Sr., and Myrtle Hart Thomas in Frierson, LA. He passed away June 1, 2008 at Atlanta Medical Center.
Merdis proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a gifted artist, musician and actor; a filmograph of his talents can be viewed on the web under the alias Thomas Merdis. He had a great sense of humor that kept his family and friends laughing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Loyd T. Thomas and sister, Joyce Marie Thomas. Survivors include one son Ty'Anthony Morgan; sisters, Lola Thomas McKnight, Barbara Hamilton Hollis, Cheryl Bryant (Ricky); brother, Robert Thomas, Jr. (Barbara); sister-in-law, Johnetta D. Thomas; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 8:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2008.
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Memories and Condolences
for Merdis Thomas
Patricia Blaze-Jackson
June 27, 2008
Personally, I did not think I know Merdis. But his face was so familiar to me when I saw it in the the paper. I have not been able to get this face out of my mind and now I remember -- A Time to Kill. I thought he played his part so realistically. May God be with you and your family now and in the future. Our loved ones may leave but the memory of them will always be with you. God loves you.
Marylouise Lee
June 23, 2008
To the Thomas Family may the Lord give you the Grace to lift up your heads and still give him Glory.He is there for your comforting.Trust Him. Love Forever/Mary louise
cynthia jones
June 10, 2008
to the thomas family , I pray that God will uplift you where you are torn down
Jeanette White Clark
June 8, 2008
To the family of Merdis Thomas, I was over whelmed when I read the paper on Friday morning. Merdis and I were classmates at Second Ward High School, Gloster, LA. We graduated the class 63'. I enjoyed watching Merdis playing in A time to kill. He was always acting even when we were in high school. My prayers are with the family. Be encourage because God will take care of you.
Katie Smith Sherman
June 6, 2008
To the Thomas Family: My prayers are with you during this season in your life. I remember riding the bus to school with Merdis. May God keep you in His care.
ELSIE SMITH-WITHERSPOON
June 6, 2008
YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS
I REMENBER MERDIS FOR OUR SCHOOL DAYS AT SECOND WARD HI
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
June 6, 2008
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Merdis Thomas, our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Merdis. And to Merdis it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Merdis, we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,355 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Merdis’s family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Jean Fuller
June 6, 2008
The moment I saw him in the paper today, I knew he looked familar. I suppose I saw him in some movie. I will keep you and family in my prayers. You were blessed with such a wonderful family.
Effie Washington-Sloan
June 6, 2008
TO THE THOMAS FAMILY:
I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN YOUR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT.CAST ALL OF YOUR CARES ON JESUS FOR THERE IS NOTHING TOO HARD FOR HIM.MAY GOD BLESS YOU IS MY PRAYER.
Melissa Martin
June 6, 2008
I saw him in the movie A time to kill as the Rev. I enjoyed the moive. God bless your family in you time of sorrow.
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