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John Thomas Obituary

Entered into eternal rest on July 11, 2018, at the age of 78. Survived by his son, John Thomas Jr. (Andrea Johnson); sister, Lillie Mae Williams; grandchildren, Damien DeJohn (Kei'Shan Perry), Jayren Terrell and Cierra Loretta Thomas; one great-grandson, Jamari DeShawn Thomas. Preceded in death by his wife, Patricia W. Thomas; daughter, Jennifer Loretta Thomas; parents; 8 brothers and other relatives. Visitation Friday, July 20, 2018, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm with family hour from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Hall's Celebration Center, 9348 Scenic Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA. Visitation continues Saturday, July 21, 2018, 8:00 am until religious service at 10:00 am, Nazarene Baptist Church, 1707 Spanish Town Rd., Baton Rouge, LA. Pastor Kelvin Brooks, officiating. Interment Southern Memorial Gardens, Baton Rouge, LA. Services Entrusted to Hall Davis and Son. www.hallsinc.net.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 17 to Jul. 21, 2018.
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Sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May God provided the needed comfort and support from family and friends during your time of bereavement and in the day ahead.

J C

July 28, 2018

Wishing the Thomas family strength and peace. God loves each one of you.
Capitol Sr. High Class of 1960.

DeLores Jenkins

July 20, 2018

Deepest sympathy to the family of a long time friend and church member. I will cherish his love of beautiful flowers.

Frank B. Ross

July 20, 2018

John, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cherish the memories and embrace the legacy your father, "Big John" left you and the family.

JoAnn Thompson

July 20, 2018

Our family has lost a great one. Let's keep the good memories that we have of him and we will keep a smile on our faces and love in our hearts.

Cherry West

July 18, 2018

TO The Family it was blessing to work with your father he always loved life with a smile and knowledge rest assuredly he has planted a seed for his eternal home in heaven
GODSPEED

PATRICIA T

July 18, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

malcom carter

July 18, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you Lil John. Just know that your dad is now resting and happy to be with your mom and sister again. We love you all ....Ms. Polk

July 18, 2018

In sincere and deepest sympathy.
The African Violets Civic & Social Club

July 17, 2018

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