Damien D. Thomas Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Damien was a beautiful soul. This, in brief, is his story. Damien “Damo” Darnell Thomas was born November 30, 1979 at Providence Hospital in Northeast, Washington, D.C. He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Grade School, HINE Junior High School. He graduated from H.D. Woodson Senior High School in 1997. After graduation, Damien enlisted in the United States Army and briefly served as a Motor Transport Operator. After returning home from service, Damien held various jobs throughout his life doing what he loved, driving. He worked as a Booter within the DC Government, and a delivery driver for Mom’s Meals, Cintas and Spin. On December 21, 2021 Damien, and his lifelong partner of over 20 years, Teyia united in holy matrimony. This union created a blended family that included their two sons, Dehvyn and Dehzmyn Thomas; Teyia’s 2 daughters, Taesjah St.John and Tayonia Gaston; Damien’s 2 sons, Damien Hunt and Dajuan Thomas, and daughter, LaNyia West (Prince West). Damien was diagnosed with lung and brain cancer. He went through extensive radiation and chemo treatments, and on September 28, 2021 he rang the bell which signified the end of his first round of radiation treatment. However, the battle continued for him after that but he was determined that cancer was not going to beat him. Throughout his illness, he fought with dignity and grace up until his death, when his body could no longer continue and God called him home. Damien is preceded in death by his father, Kevin Purcell. He leaves to mourn his wife Teyia and their seven children, his mother Sharon Thomas, and his mother-in-law Connie Spencer (Maurice). As well as a host of other relatives and friends. Damien loved sports, especially football; his favorite team was the San Francisco 49ers. He liked to cook on the grill, and was a designated turkey fryer for friends and family during the holidays. Damien enjoyed spending time with family and friends, bowling, going fishing and crabbing. One of his favorite hobbies was owning and restoring vintage trucks. Damien liked to joke and clown around, and always had a way of making others laugh and smile. He lived his life to the fullest and went out with a bang on July 4th. He will be greatly missed.

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Damien D. Thomas

November 30, 1979 - July 4, 2022