Jerry L. Thomas, Sr.
December 29, 1938 -
July 2, 2015
Jerry L. Thomas, Sr., age 76 of Kenosha, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2015.
Born in Warren, AR on December 29, 1938, he was the son of the late William and Vera (Ingram) Thomas. Jerry attended local schools in Arkansas and moved from Arkansas to make Kenosha his home in 1961.
On August 22, 1963 in Waukegan, IL, he was united in marriage to Helen Williams.
Jerry was employed with General Motors retiring in 1992. He also worked for Chrysler and Eaton.
He was a member of Second Baptist Church and in his spare time, was always cleaning his car. He loved his family and especially cherished his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Helen; his three children, Cynthia (Anthony) Powell, Sr. of Kenosha, LySandra (Orrin) Owens of Highland Springs, VA and Jerry (Lorien) Thomas, Jr of Kenosha; his five grandchildren, Brittney Powell, Anthony Powell, Jr., Derek Tucker, Sidney and Johnathan Thomas and his 4 great-grandchildren, Kenton Dunn, Justice, Amara and Mya Powell.
He is further survived by his brothers and sisters, Maxcine (Derrick) Steppes, Gloria Albright, Lewis Thomas, Willie L. Thomas, Curtis W. Schuler and Vera Jean Smith along with many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to Jerry’s parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Willie M. Thomas, Maxie Thomas and William E. Thomas.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ikram Rashid and his staff along with granddaughter, Brittney Powell; for the special care they gave Jerry.
Service Info
A Home Going Service will be held on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Second Baptist Church, 3925 32nd Avenue. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Cemetery.
Posted by:
Adelene GreeneTo Mrs. Helen Thomas and Family, Derrell and I are saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Jerry Thomas. He was a ver sweet man who greeted everyone with a warm smile and a hug. He will be missed by many. We send our deepest condolences to the entire Thomas family..... Adelene and Derrell Greene, Kenosha
Posted by:
Judie JohnsonHelen: I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Judie Johnson
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Pamela YinkoTo Mrs. Thomas and Family: I've known Mr. Thomas my entire life. He was a good friend of my father, Charlie Watts. I will always remember how nice he was and how he always smiled. He will truly be missed. My mom (Margaret) and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. You will be in our thoughts. God Bless! Pamela Watts Yinko
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Kathy and Joe LusiakDear Helen and family, We are so sorry for you loss. Jerry was a sweet, wonderful man and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. May God bless you and help you through this difficult time.
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Freddie Strong-palmerTo: Helen and the Thomas Family From: Freddie, Eddie, Sharon, Bernell and Shelia and the Strong Family We send you greetings and wanted to express our feelings of loss along with your family. Jerry was was loved by us from small children, Our dad loved him and considered him to be an adopted son. our late brother, Ira Strong adopted both you Helen and Jerry, and I will always be grateful for the care and concern that you gave him during his illness. Remember, we love you and will keep you in our prayers. May God Bless and Keep You. Freddie Strong, Palmer Little Rock, AR
