Tom Thomas

March 11, 1925 - February 21, 2016

Tom Thomas was born March 11, 1925 in Mississippi to Frank and Georgia Thomas. He was the seventh of nine children. His parents and his siblings Henry, Dave, Rosetta, and Wolly preceded him in death. Tom received his education and spiritual guidance at an early age while living in Mississippi. He moved to Saint Louis, Missouri in 1945 where he became gainfully employed at an early age. Tom was a dedicated worker, some of his employment was with Hubler Bartons Pontiac, Fairmount, and Cahokia racetracks, but his employment ended with retirement at Ackerman Buick. Tom was always on the go and he helped and loved many people. He leaves to cherish his memories: his siblings, Anna Moore, George Thomas, West Thomas, and Gus (Juanita) Thomas; his children Shawana (Jose) Jackson, Michael Thomas, Sheila Bumpers, Cynthia Jones, Ricky Thomas, Cassandra Thomas, and Sonseeahree Thomas; his grandchildren Ricky, Erica, Cassandra, Ryan, Juana', Shauntrice, Kendra, Keisha, Michaele, Christina, Onyae, Raemiaya, Amiyae, Rochelle, Shirla, Jesson, Jemya, Jenitta, Jerome, and Julius; his caregiver to the end, Mary, and a host of great grand children, family and friends.