Service Details
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2019
VISITATION: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
HOMEGOING SERVICE: 11:00 a.m.
PLEASE MEET AT NEW BRIGHTER DAY BAPTIST CHURCH (1225 25th STREET KENOSHA)
RACINE – Deacon Theodore E. Thomas, 79, passed away at his residence with his wife by his side on Monday, April 1, 2019.
He was born in West Point, MS on November 28, 1939, the son of the late Grover Cliff and Rose Lee (nee: Gardner) Thomas. On January 21, 1961 he married Betty Ann Williams.
Ted retired from Racine Steel Castings after 35 years of service. He was a devout member of New Brighter Day Baptist Church in Kenosha, where he served as a deacon, as a member of the male chorus and with the missionary ministry. Ted was an avid Packers, Brewers and Bucks fan and will be remembered for his sense of humor and his endearing love for his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to his wife Betty of 58 years, Ted is survived by his son, Timothy Kirk Thomas; his daughters, Theresa Beth (Mizell) Parrott all of Racine, Tina Ann Carroll of Milwaukee; his grandchildren, Romell (fiancée, Janelle) Parrott, Jermaine (LaQuinta) Parrott, Rachael Parrott, Brandon (Daja) Carroll, Brittany (Michael) Hanson, Brodereck (Casey) Carroll, Bradley Carroll, Michael Jackson; his great grandchildren, Michael, Mikaiden, Mikenzie, Jordan, Jace, Zakylar, Zaiden, Shy’zeriah and Mikale; his cousin who was raised as his brother, Rev. Dr. Joseph L. (Dorothy) Thomas; his brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Selase Wayne (Debra) Williams of California, Cheryl Craft and Frank Jenkins both of Racine; special cousins, Juanita and Bodi; as well as many dear aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Family and friends are invited to meet at New Brighter Day Baptist Church (1225 25th Avenue in Kenosha) on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 for a visitation from 9-11 a.m. A service celebrating his life and Homegoing will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Joseph L. Thomas officiating. His interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
The Thomas family extends a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Bake, Grace Hospice, Joanna Johnson and the all the neighbors for the care, love and kindness extended to them during Ted’s illness. May God bless you.
Steve and Deborah Gardner says
Ted you will be missed greatly by the Gardner family. We loved you and Betty dearly. May God bless you as you lay in peace. Steve Gardner and Deborah Gardner
Donnie & Sylvia Gardner &Keyanna&Tiyaka& Karli Ann says
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Linda (Hinton) Ivy says
May God Strengthen and Heal your broken hearts in your time of bereavement. The Hinton family sends their deepest and heartfelt condolences to your entire family.
THE HICKS says
LOOK WHAT GOD GOT……. R. I. P.
Gena Gunn McClendon says
May God be with you at this time. Cousin Ted was a bright light to our family. I have such fond memories of him growing up.
JoAnn McMorris says
Trust the lord. Be brave and strong and trust the Lord. For he knows best.
Lynn Booker says
My prayers are with the family of Deacon Ted Thomas may he RIP God bless you. 😘
Love, Lynn
Stacey Moore & Family says
Sending our condolences to the family of Mr. Thomas. May God continue to comfort Ms Betty & her family. Love you guys .
Wanda A.Smith says
🌹Deepest condolences from Wanda Smith and family.🌹
J. Flowers says
Dear family and friends, I’m very sorry for your loss. Many of us have lost a loved one. But we have hope at John 5:28, 29 where it says that those in the memorial tombs will hear Jesus’ voice and come out. Yes, in the near future we will see our loved ones again resurrected back to life in perfect health. I hope this scripture brings you comfort.
Kathleen Keys says
In God’s hands now, rip Mr Thomas, I love you.
Sheila Robinson says
It is with great sorrow that I am sending my condolences on your recent loss. As one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, I and would like to share a scripture that has benefited me and many people in time of grief. God reassures us of something wonderful in the Bible at Acts 24:15. It says, “There is going to be a resurrection.” Along with God’s promise to us at Revelation 21:3, 4 of sorrow, death, and pain being done away with permanently.
It is my hope that this bit of information is of comfort to you. Please be sure to find further information regarding the resurrection at: JW.ORG
May God be with you.