Vincent T. Thomas

Brother Vincent T. Thomas was born on December 16, 1971, to William Thomas, Jr. and Olivia V. Thomas in Washington, District of Columbia. Brother Vincent went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the UPMC Hospital in Cumberland, Maryland. Vincent was the only child. He joined Kelsey Temple Church of God in Christ at an early age, where he served in different capacities. He attended Shadyside elementary school in Suitland, Maryland, Lady Queen Peace Middle school in Washington, D.C. and Suitland High school in Suitland, Maryland, where he graduated. Vincent enjoyed playing with crippy critters. He was fond of his dogs and rabbits. As a young man, he enjoyed singing "Going up Yonder" and playing the drums. Upon completing high school, Vincent joined the Navy where he served for at least 2 and a half years. He was on the U.S. Spruance -Class Destroyer Ship where he fought and served in the war in Iraq. During his tenure in the Navy, he Advanced to a Signalman Seaman Recruit/ICO Interior Communications Officer, E-3, in December of 1992. While he was on leave from duty, he was in a terrible car accident and was unable to finish his stint in the Navy. After he returned home from the Navy he worked in various areas of the food industry. He attended Capitol Hill for the Strive Program which prepared him for other areas of employment. While in the NBCI in Cumberland, Maryland Vincent attended the "Rock of God Men of Faith Church" where he served as the choir director and sung many solos. At this time of the year and season of celebrating the birth or our "Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ" he liked to sing "Mary Did You Know." The men really enjoyed him singing this song. He loved the Washington Redskins/Commanders. He enjoyed talking with his son Téyvon about the team and its games. Often they talked while the team was playing. He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his loving parents William, Jr, and Olivia V. Thomas, three children, Vinte' Atul, Te'yvon Reuben and Vanessa Leah Thomas of Temple Hill, Maryland. Two aunties Sandra M. Nuttall and Cheryle L. Dawson (Parrottsville, TN). One aunt Orie Lee Valentine (Virginia Beach, VA), One uncle Nelson E. (George) Dawson (Parrottsville, TN), God mother Marian Boykins (Riverside, GA) and God father Clarence Gordon (Washington, D.C.), and a host of other relatives and friends from Florida to New Jersey.

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Vincent T. Thomas

December 16, 1971 - December 10, 2024