James Henry Thomas Sr.'s Obituary
James Henry Thomas Sr., affectionately known as J.T., son of the late Hilary Copes and Augusta Thomas quietly and peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, November 20, 2015 at home after a brief illness.
James was born July 15, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was educated in the public school system in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
His occupations were painter, grounds-man and custodian at several locations. He received Certificates of Appreciation from Bowie State University in October and December of 2003. In 2006, he received the Fort Meade Goodwill Award for Outstanding Support in 2008 and in January of 2011 he received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Fort George G. Meade Defense Information School.
He leaves to cherish his loving memory his wife, Sarah (Ann), daughter, Lisa (Eddie)Minus of Delaware, son James Jr. (Cynthia), three grandchildren, Edward Minus III (Tre), Summer and James III (JT), step-daughter Sherreane and her daughters Cherrelle and Stephanie and three great grandchildren all of Maryland and a host of other relatives and friends.
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