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Shawn THOMAS Obituary

THOMAS, Reverend Dr. Shawn E.E. 39, of St. Petersburg, FL, trans-itioned to his Heavenly home Friday, March 18, 2022. Rev. Thomas was the newly appointed Pastor of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church and a Professor at St. Petersburg College that taught World Religion. Cherished Memories he leaves to his loving children, Kaziyah Thomas, Amyah Wiggins, Jayla Thomas, Henry Wiggins, and Chosyn Thomas; brothers, Otis Scriven III, Elliott Earl and Jared Murray; sisters, Lakesha Reed Isom (Travis), Latoya McTier (Kenneth), Otisha Williams-Evans(Derek), Taunashia Sanders and twin sister, Shawna Crawford (Oren); a host of other relatives, colleagues and friends. Public Visitation will be Friday, April 1, 6-7:30 pm, at Galilee M.B. Church. A Celebration of Love and Life of Service for Rev. Dr. Shawn E.E. Thomas will be Saturday, April 2, 2022, 11 am, at First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg, 1900 Gandy Blvd. N., St. Petersburg, FL. Lawson Funeral Home (727) 623-9025

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Mar. 30, 2022.

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Vivian Maxine Terrell- McCullough

April 7, 2022

So sad, so young and so much yet to offer the world; but God said it was enough. Love and condolences to his family.

Simone Taylor

April 5, 2022

May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Please except my condolences for your loss.

Audrey Edwards

April 3, 2022

Sending Heartfelt condolences to the family Love y'all Forever
Audrey

Carmen Gary

April 2, 2022

Sending my deepest condolences to the family and prayers. Pastor Shawn Thomas will be missed by many family and friends. Rest in Peace Shawn Thomas.

Regina Rosier Brown

April 2, 2022

Pastor Shawn Thomas was such an encouragement to all who came in contact with him. He will be missed by so many. To the family: be encouraged.The death of your loved one may very well mean life for so many others. Who could ever forget him? He lives on in the hearts of all who knew him. May the Peace of God, that passes all understanding, be truly yours, especially at this difficult time.

Althea Stewart

April 2, 2022

To the family of Dr. Rev. Shawn Thomas, from Mt. Zion family, with deep sympathies and condolences. GOD BLESS

Angela Lewis

April 1, 2022

I´m praying for the family and the Galilee Family.God works in such ways we don´t understand. I was in St.Petersburg to support Michael and the Facyson family and we met you at Walmart you told us you were going out on your boat and you would see us tomorrow.God´s plan isn´t our plan I´m praying that strength in the family and the Church family gets stronger.

Cassandra Nelson & Rae'Angel Tyson

April 1, 2022

Our condolences to the family:
The Lord bless you and keep you:
The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26.
Love and Prayers.

Angela Monroe-Edwards

April 1, 2022

Sending prayers and condolences to your family. Keeping you'll in my prayers. A good person gone on home RIH Shawn you will be missed.

Deacon Nathaniel & Deaconess Valerie Miller

April 1, 2022

You gave so much to others especially the youth. We will miss you but we know that you are in the arms of Christ getting your instructions for the youth in Heaven. God bless you.

Yolanda Williams

April 1, 2022

My condolences to the entire family and church I would like to say thank you for being a good God brother to my daughter Twyonia Butler and her kids I love you and your family will keep y'all in my prayers

Jared murray

March 31, 2022

Jerimiah 29:11 bro I love u u will be forever loved and missed god know the plans he had for u and they were not to hurt u shawn I love you bro. Your lil.brother jay

Teletha Davis

March 31, 2022

My sincerest condolences and prayers of comfort and peace for the family and close friends. You all are not alone as Dr. Thomas was more than just my pastor - my grief is such like the loss of a son.

Brenda Mims Foster

March 31, 2022

MAY THE LOVING MEMORIES FOREVER STAY IN YOUR HEARTS FAMILY,PASTOR SHAWN IS KEEPING WATCH OVER EACH of YOU FROM ABOVE & HE´S SMILING AS HE LOOKS DOWN ON EACH of YOU TO HIS CHILDREN YOU WERE HIS HEART EVERYONE THAT EVER HEARD HIS SERMONS KNOWS THAT FOR SURE. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL of YOU & WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH. MUCH LOVE MZPMBC FAMILY & BUTLER MIMS SHEFFIELD FOREHAND DORN WELCH WALTON HARDY FAMILY

Mary M harvey

March 31, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Wanda White & Family

March 30, 2022

To All Families Of Shawn: "For No Man Lives To Himself, And No Man Dies To Himself; For If We Live, We Live To The Lord, And If We Die, We Die To The Lord. Whether We Live, Therefore, Or Die, We Are The Lord's."--Romans 14:7-8; With Sincere Empathy, Sympathy, And Love.

Thomas & Dorothy Wilson

March 30, 2022

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Andrea Rippy

March 30, 2022

My sincere condolences to his entire family. Praying for everyone

Becki Tyree

March 30, 2022

My sincere condolences are extended to his family along with his church congregation. Praying for you all as you walk through this valley.

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Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Galilee M.B. Church

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Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg

1900 Gandy Blvd. N., St. Petersburg, FL

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4535 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

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