Theodis "Theo"

Thomas

Theodis Thomas, a native of Coffeeville, AL and a resident of Bowie, MD departed this earthly life for his eternal life on Monday February 1, 2021 while at his home.  Theodis was born on October 23, 1961 to the late George E. Thomas and Ella Woodard Thomas.  "Theo", as his family referred to him, confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Church of Christ in Coffeeville, AL.  He graduated from Coffeeville High School and moved to New Jersey, where he soon met and married his beautiful wife, Beverly Logan Thomas and started his career and family.  He joined the Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Passaic, NJ where he became a Deacon, "A Good Deacon" and was a member of the Pastor's Circle and Male Choir.  He was a manager at Bob's Furniture Store for over 12 years and enjoyed working with his counterparts. Theo was also very creative with arts and crafts and enjoyed interior decorating. He was a much-loved father, an adored grandfather, a well-respected and loved brother, co-worker, uncle, and good friend to many.

In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by his brothers Johnny Thomas and Alex Thomas, paternal grandparents, Irene and Robert Thomas, maternal grandparents, Henry and Bertha Woodard (Edna Woodard), nephew Jeremy Thomas; father-in-law, Maxie McFadden; niece Ashley Thomas, and brother-in-law, Randy Ford.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory; his lovely wife of 32 years, Beverly Thomas, two daughters, Octavia (Andre) Austin, of Sussex, NJ and Kianna (Osvaldo) Thomas of Lodi, NJ, two brothers, Frederick (Affie) Thomas of Whatley, AL and Theodore Thomas of Coffeeville, AL, two sisters Catherine Thomas of Paterson, NJ and Bertha (Marvin) Cade of Coffeeville, AL.  Additionally, Theo leaves two wonderful granddaughters who so lovingly called him "Papa", Gabrielle and Taylor Austin of Sussex, NJ whom he cherished greatly, Mother-in-law, Ellenora Johnson of Sumter, SC and brothers-in-law Michael (Loretta) Logan of Sumter, SC and Christopher Johnson of Clarksville, TN, one sister-in-law, Marquetta McFadden of Paterson, NJ, two aunts, Bobby Holley of Pritchard, AL and Aubenese Woodard of Paterson, NJ, one step-aunt, Rosa Thornton of Coffeeville, AL, three uncles, Robert (Willie) Thomas of Detroit, MI, Johnny Frank and Cleveland Thomas of Chicago, IL.  Theo also leaves to cherish his memory, a special niece and nephew Mardeysia and Marquavian Cade, god-brother Rex Pugh and a host of other special nieces, nephews, other family members and friends whom he loved dearly.

Viewing Friday, February 12, 2021, 5pm until 7pm at Andrews Funeral Home Chapel "A"; Graveside service will be held Saturday, February 13, 2021, 1pm at Old Church of Christ Cemetery, Hwy 69 Coffeeville, AL, Rev. Amos Hill, Eulogist. Due to COVID-19, a repast will not be held. Facial covering is mandatory and social distancing is implemented at all observances. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and below on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page. Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL.