Grissom-Clark Funeral Home | Atlanta, GA

Obituary For Mr. Eugene Thomas

Mr. Eugene Thomas was born in River Rouge, Michigan January 7, 1951 to Mr. Edward and the late Mrs. Gladys Thomas. Eugene was the 3rd child of 11 children. Eugene was called and known as “GENE” by everyone.

Gene joined Morning View Baptist Church at an early age and was baptized with some of his brothers and sisters. During his life time, Gene was a member of several churches and served as an Usher when he lived in Virginia Beach. Gene attended school in Detroit, Michigan and graduated from Northwestern High School in 1969. Shortly after graduating from high school, Gene joined the United States Army and served two tours. The 1st in Vietnam and the 2nd in Germany.

Gene was married to the late April Biddle in 1972. From this union 2 children were born, Ameer and Danielle. During his tour in Germany, he was joined by his wife and children until he was honorably discharged from the Army. After the Army, Gene and his family moved to Lithonia, Georgia where he worked for the Postal Service as a Carrier. Gene furthered his education at Atlanta Area College where he received a degree in Heating and Air Conditioning.

Later in life, Gene met and married the late Nancy Williams, no children was born from this union.

Gene departed this life on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at the Atlanta VA Hospital after a brief illness. One son Cameron Eugene Thomas preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory two sons, Ameer (Trevia) Thomas, and Isaiah Thomas; daughter, Danielle (Donald) McCarter; father, Edward Thomas Sr. of Bay City, Michigan; seven sisters, Eva, Evelyn (Sidney), Elnora (James), Sandra (Larry), Debra, Jacqueline (Ronnie), and Tammie; three brothers, Edward Jr., Stephen Jerome, and Christopher Bernard (Natkia); two granddaughters, Tameera and Arie; four grandsons, Marquis, Mylik, Mekhi and Alex. one uncle C.B. Morgan of Locust Grove, Georgia; a fiancée, Shirley Whitehead, mother of Cameron and Isaiah, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.

Guest Book

I miss you so much papa... life hasn't been the same since you left us, and I've been having a hard time holding on to my sanity and peace. I miss you so much & I love you so much. Words can't even explain...

- na

i did not get the chance, but I need to see if you are my dad!! It's bitter sweetie for me .I pray not because of what has happen but I finally found you.My name is Sharon Davis and I live in Chicago

- na

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Sandra. May God provide comfort and rest. Proverbs 3:5-6

- Ms. Leeatta Collier

My prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord strengthen you at this time during your lose. I love You.

- Anne Jackson

My prayers are with you Sandra and your family. May god strengthen you and keep you in his loving arms.

- Janice Jones

Gene, You will be missed. Thanks for all the laughs my Brother.

- Natkia Thomas

My wonderful unlce I will remeber you always. You and Destinee will always have a bond....you share a birthday! U are now w/ your son and wonderful mother. Love, Quetta

- Jacquetta Thomas

To the Thomas family,the Transition Department wishes to extend their condolences in your time of loss.

- Grady Health System IDP Transition Dept.

Uncle Gene you will be greatly missed and loved. Thank you for always being there for me and my family. I love you and you are in God's hands now. Peace be with you.

- Shanita Wiggins

We want to send our deepest sympathies to the family. I will miss my SPED more than anyone will ever know. With all our love Krystal, Terry, KeAndra, and DeAndre aka Lil Deke.

- Krystal Price

To the Thomas Family; I am truly sorry for your loss and have each and everyone of you in my prayers. I feel very blessed to have known Gene and will miss him also. He always knew what to say to make everyone around him smile. Yours Truly, Mary

- Mary A. Brown

To Eva and her family we express our concern and support through our heart felt prayers for you during this season of loss and grief.

- Transition Team

You will forever be loved and missed. I cant believe today makes an entire year since your passing. I will make sure Isaiah know how much of a wonderful man you were. With Love Always and Forever, Until we meet again

- Shirley Whitehead

GENE TODAY IS THE DAY THE LORD TOOK U FROM US I KNOW THIS WAS PART OF HIS PLAN WE JUST DIDN'T KNOW WHEN,GENE U HAVE BEEN GONE FOR A YEAR TO ME ITS JUST BEEN HOURS BOY U WILL NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH I MISS U. LOVE ISN'T THE QUESTION THAT PAET WILL NEVER END.HOPE U ARE ENJOYING THOSE JELLYBEANS HAPPY EASTER .LIFE IS HARD WITHOUT U BUT I JUST SAY SEE U WHEN ITS MY TIME,SAFE A SEAT FOR ME ,U ARE NOT THAT FAR AWAY.I KNOW THAT U ARE WITH THE LORD FOR U CHANGE YOUR LIFESTYLE IN TIME. I AM STILL MAD AT U FOR SENDING ME HOME BUT U DID THE BEST THING CAUSE I WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SEE U LIKE THE REST OF THE FAMILY DID, I ASK THE LORD NOT TO TAKE U BUT TAKE ME BUT THAT WAS NOT IN THE PLAN IT WAS TO BE U SO THAT I CAN UNDERSTAND NOW AND ASK NO QUESTION,CAUSE HE COULD HAVE CAME FOR U ALONG TIME AGO. THSI WILL NOT BE THE LAST LETTER I WRITE TO U CAUSE I ALLWAYS TALK TO U EVERYDAY, ITS THE LASTONE FOR THIS BOOK,THE BOOK ENDS BUT NOT MY LOVE GENE I WILL ALWAYS LOVE U . I WILL TRY AND KEEP MY EYES ON YOUR CHILDREN WHENEVER ICAN. LOVE U ALWAYS

- ELP === YOUR TWIN