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Bernard E. A. Thomas Dies

Bernard E. A. Thomas of Estate Glynn, transitioned into eternal life on Saturday, June 7, 2025. 

Bernard E. A. Thomas

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linneth Thomas-Edwards; Special Aunt, Madeline F. Horsford; Siblings, Fitzmore Coates, Rowan Coates, Sr., Noel Coates, Carole Thomas; Cousin, Ian George.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Sarah Thomas; children, Terence A. Thomas (Madelyn), Aliston E. Thomas (Lucinda), Elwin K. Thomas, Michael O. Thomas.  Grand children, Martin Malachi Reynolds, Olivia Virginia Thomas, Myoshi Osborne-Antoine; Great grandchildren, Miranna Frankie Reynolds, Jaelyn James, Maleyah Antoine.

Siblings: Ethney Thomas, Robertine Daniel, Horace Coates Sr., Austin Jacobs, Urlene Alling, Lourdes DeBellotte, Lerlene Arrindell, Vere Thomas, Jacquelyn Thomas, Cleota Thomas.

In-laws: Lorriston Daniel, Cheryl Coates, Denise Coates, Dale Alling and Glenn Arrindell Sr.

Nieces: Charmaine Carr, Carla Benjamin, Renee Coates, Nichole Wilbers, Sherika Coates-Richards, Kristen Coates, Nia Coates, Dawn and Melissa James, Michelle Coates-Reid, Maudlyn Stevenson, Shenique Coates, Hugh Anne Thomas, Jalna Edwards-Benjamin.

Nephews: Rowan Coates Jr., Horace Coates Jr., Stephen Coates, Wayne Philo, Otis Benjamin, Ernest Benjamin Sr., Sean Alling, O’Neal Doward Jr., Jason Doward, Glenn Arrindell Jr., Jovon Jacobs, Malik Coates, Justin DeBellotte, Jordan DeBellotte, John Edwards, Heron Edwards Jr., Kevin Edwards, Michael Thomas, Kevin Matthew.

Great Nieces and Nephews: Kaylah Galloway, Nellisa and Azeisha Benjamin, Sydney and Lindsey Carr, Jah’Kyrah Martinez, Zaniya and Ayanna Richards, A’Shayla Coates, Leilani Curtis, Anyssa McFarlande, Arianna, Nae’ Jah and Zequoia Coates, Ernest Jr., Evin and Hakeem Benjamin, Wayne Philo Jr., Jahmoy and Jibri Martinez, Nicolai Reid, J’Aidon and Jacob Doward, Malachi Coates, Kevin Matthews, Anderson Ramsey.

Cousins: Jacinth Thomas-Val, Vyncere Thomas, Tanya Schulterbrandt, Kelli Judson-Pierre, Steven Horsford, Hewlett Stewart, Cheryl Chance, Jackie George, Errol George, Joslyn Crump, Althea Perry, Shirley & Cranston Shadrach, Kirthley George, Louise Edwards, Sonia Lawrence, Aston Benjamin, Goldine Williams-Joseph.

Special Friends: Mark Walters, Vance Pinney, Willis Pinney, Monique Farrell, Lydia Pelle, Muriel Spencer, Rolston Benjamin and Family, Daniel’s Bakery Family, All Saints Anglican Church Congregation, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Congregation.

Care Takers: Sarah Thomas, Marilyn Abraham, Geraldine Willock, Renea Bates, Tessa Samuel, Denise Joseph, Carla Benjamin, Lerlene Arrindell, Robertine Daniel, Dr. Gemaine Owen. Other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. 

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 28 at St. Peters Episcopal Church. Viewing will begin at 9 a.m. with service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Kingshill Cemetery. 

Professional services are entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 

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