Jeffrey Lamont Thomas

Thomas, Jeffrey L. 47 “Jeff “, Sunrise August 31, 1970- Sunset January 24, 2018. He attended South High School and studied at Grambling State University. Jeffrey was a member of Power Of Faith Church. He was preceded in death: Mother Donna M. Thomas; Sisters, Carla R. Thomas and Chaka Lynn Henderson; Nephew, Roger Weatherspoon Jr.; Grandparents, Orville and Lucille Thomas, John and Gretha Jones, and Louise Peace.

Left to cherish his memory: Parents, Charles and Yvonne Jones; Daughters, TaKari Thomas, Chynna Thomas, Asia Thomas, JaQuoiah Wharton; Son, Damon Dillard; Brother, Merico Wilkins; Sister, Myjorie E. Wilkins; Grandchildren, Sincere Nolen, Ayomide John Jr. and Noah John; Nephew, Daijon Thomas; Nieces, Jeneece Thomas and Aaquila Henderson; Special Uncle Terry Thomas and Special Aunt Darlene Peace. Very Special friend, Tamika Jones; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.

Jeff enjoyed sports as a participant and as a spectator. Although football was his sport of choice, fishing was his passion. He looked forward to his annual Lake Erie Walleye fishing trip and regular boating outings with his father and brother. Jeff also prided himself as being a “culinary” expert and began hosting the family Thanksgiving dinner in 2016.

Jeffrey began living with his father and mother (Vonnie) at the age of 8 years through his second year at Grambling State University. It was during this time that Jeffrey was baptized at Power of Faith Christian Center by Pastor Alonzo James. His faith, belief in family, and unconditional love for his children and parents, were the forces which kept him fighting during the final stages of his illness.

Visitation 12:00pm and Funeral 1:00pm Tuesday, January 30,2018 at Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church,1650 Wilson Ave.

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.