Memorial Folder for the Late Richard Thomas, Jr.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

A CELEBRATION of LIFE & LEGACY

The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for all acts of kindness shown during their time of sorrow.

May God Bless Each of You.

PALLBEARERS

In Loving Memory of

Richard Thomas IV, Corey Robles, Idrus Robles, Chase Washington, Kyle Thomas, Jordan Rainey

Richard A. Thomas, Jr. Sunrise January 26, 1942 Sunset January 13, 2025

REPASS Per request of Jacquelyn Thomas, there will not be a repass.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025 SERVICE

WAKE

12 NOON 11:00AM FLOYD A WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME 490 COLUMBIA ROAD, BOSTON, MA 02125

OFFICIATING MINISTER PASTOR KENNETH HEBERT Immediately Following The Service GRAVESIDE CEREMONY

OAK LAWN CEMETERY “We Love You!”

OBITUARY

2 Corinthians 5: 6-10 THEREFORE, WE ARE ALWAYS CONFIDENT, KNOWING THAT, WHILST WE ARE AT HOME IN THE BODY, WE ARE ABSENT FROM THE LORD. FOR WE WALK BY FAITH, NOT

BY SIGHT. WE ARE CONFIDENT, I SAY, AND WILLING TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY, AND TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD. WHEREFORE WE LABOR, THAT WHETHER PRESENT OR ABSENT, WE MAY BE ACCEPTED OF HIM. FOR WE MUST ALL APPEAR BEFORE THE JUDGEMENT SEAT OF CHRIST; THAT EVERYONE MAY RECEIVE THE THINGS DONE IN HIS BODY, ACCORDING TO THAT HE HATH DONE, WHETHER GOOD OR BAD.

Richard Albert Jr. was born on January 26, 1942, in Boston, MA to the late Richard A. and Rosalie Thomas.

Richard Attended Boston School of Trade and began his career as a self-employed plumber after graduation. While attending trade school, he met Jacquelyn (LeMon) Thomas, who attended High School nearby in 1959. They were married on February 5, 1960.

To that union were born six beautiful children.

Richard loved to watch football, golf and tennis.

He was a New England Patriots fan and loved to watch Tiger Woods golf and the Williams sisters play tennis. .

Richard is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn Thomas, his six children, Richard A. Thomas III, Rick O. Thomas (deceased) Jacquelyn E. Robles, Renee’ A. Washington, Troy A. Thomas, and Tracy A. Bond. Daughter-in-law, Cheryl Thomas. Two sons-in-law, Orlando A. Robles and Charles Washington Jr., (12) Grandchildren and (24) Great-Grandchildren.

Five siblings, Roberta E. Thomas, Rosanne V. Lewis, Rosalie J. Dessalines, Roger J. Thomas, and Russell N. Thomas.

Richard is preceded in death by five siblings, Rosezetta B. Suarez, Reginald E. Thomas, Robert C. Thomas, Randall J. Thomas, and Robin C. Chisolm He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends He will be greatly missed.

God saw you getting weary, so He did what He thought was , best He came and stood beside you and whispered, , “Well done thou good and faithful servant, , enter thou into the joy of thy lord, and rest.” , , Lovingly Submitted, , The Family ,

O B I T U A R Y

ORDER OF SERVICE PROCESSIONAL OPENING SELECTION “He’s A Wonder In My Soul” John 3: 16• For God so loved the world that he gave his dAe and only begotten Son, that whoever believethin him shall not perish, but have eternal life. everlasting

INVOCATION

Reverand Roger Thomas Jr.

OBITUARY

Cheryl Renee’ Brickey

FAMILY REFLECTIONS Renee’A. Washington, Troy A. Thomas, Tracy A. Bond, Jacquelyn E. Robles and Richard A Thomas III SELECTION

“Hearts Desire”

EULOGY

Pastor Kenneth Hebert

OPEN REFLECTIONS SELECTION BENEDICTION

2 minutes per person

“Breakforth Praise” Pastor Kenneth Hebert RECESSIONAL

COMMITTAL SERVICE Graveside Ceremony

OAKLAWN CEMETERY Boston, MA

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