Charles Lawrence

Thomas, Jr

Mr. Charles Lawrence Thomas, Jr (Tooty), passed away peacefully at the age of 71. He was the third of six children born on April 19, 1951, in Pontiac, MI, to the union of Charles Lawrence Thomas, Sr &; Geraldine Crowder Thomas. He accepted Christ & was baptized at an early age. He graduated from Pontiac Central high school after which, he attended Oakland University where he studied Law Enforcement. He went on to enlist in the United States Air force where he served as a Military Police Officer. After an honorable discharge from the Unites States Air Force he acquired gainful employment with General Motors Truck &; Bus Division where he worked for over 30 years until his retirement. He loved his daughters and; family dearly and always believed no matter what family was important. In his spare time, he loved spending time with family, riding his motorcycle, he was a Master Chess player, listening to jazz, fishing, skating, bowling, traveling, professionally breeding and training dogs. He was an avid reader and had a zeal for learning and education. He also, enjoyed watching cartoons, westerns, The Andy Griffin Show, Kung Fu movies, and collecting comic books. He was a big kid at heart and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a great listener, and always had words of wisdom to offer when needed. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. But the memories we were blessed to share with him will live in our hearts forever.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Charles Lawrence Thomas, Sr. and; Geraldine Crowder Thomas, brothers James &; Richard Thomas, grandparents James &; Novalee Thomas, Charlie & Lucy Crowder, and a special uncle Paul Crowder with whom he shared a close bond with. They loved spending time together fishing and playing chess.

He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters Yolanda M. Thomas of Aberdeen, MS &; Towana D. Thomas of Saltillo, MS, one brother Paul Thomas of Rockville, MD, two sisters Marsha Walker &; Vanessa Rowser of Pontiac, MI, 6 Grandchildren Michael &; (Lawanda) Thomas of Midway, GA, Makayla Thomas of Aberdeen, MS, Deja Wilson of Arlington, TX, Darrian Walker, of Valdosta, GA, Cartiea Speaks & Tamia Webber of Saltillo, MS, 7 Great-Grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and; three aunts that loved him dearly.