Racine – Edward Leon Thomas, 47, passed away on December 26, 2016. He was born in Racine on September 21, 1969, son of the late Glover and Emma (nee: Thompson) Thomas.

The family moved to Racine when Leon was just a toddler. He attended Horlick High School and then Leon moved to Fort Hood, Texas, with his brother, Jerry. In 1991, the family moved back to Racine and soon after he met Jennie Running. With their love, their daughter Darian was born. Leon was loved by family and countless numbers of friends. Leon worked in heat treatment as his Dad had before him. More recently he was a fork lift driver.

Leon leaves behind to cherish his memories, his daughter, Darian Thomas; brothers Jerry (Kim) Thomas, Terry Thomas, Glover Thomas Jr, Charles Thomas; sister, Etha (Chuck) Lasenby; nephews, Jerry Thomas, Jr., Bobby Henderson, Donvan Henderson; nieces, Elisha Thomas, Desiree Thomas; four great nieces; four great nephews; special people to Leon, Doris Strickland, Robert Bogan, Jessie Mae Bogam, Curtis Bogan; along with many other family and friends.

Leon was proceeded in death by his parents, Emma and Glover Thomas.

A celebration of Edward's life and homegoing will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 11:00am, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Road. Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery.

Service Details

Date:  Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Location: Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Road

Visitation: 10:00am until the time of the service

Service: 11:00am

Interment:  Graceland Cemetery

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