Frank Charles Thomas, Jr.

After a courageous battle with cancer,Frank Charles,entered rest on Monday,August 8,2011. Frank was born May 15,1931 to Frank and Gladys Thomas. He was the first born of two children. Preceding Frank in death were his parents and his sister Elsie Mae Thomas. Frank was born and raised in Richmond,Virginia attended elementary and high school in Richmond. Upon leaving high school he was employed by Jefferson Manufacturing Company for a brief period. Frank joined the United States Army and thus began his career in the military. After serving twenty one years in the army he received an Honorable Discharge with a rank of Sergeant First Class. As a career soldier,his tours of duty included two years in Korea,one year Viet-Nam and two tours of duty in Germany. His areas of specialty were Military Policeman and Correction Specialist. For ten plus years,Frank was stationed at Fort Sheridan,Illinois. Upon his discharge,Frank returned to Richmond,Virginia to be near his sister,Elsie and her son Warren. He met and married Jean Farrar and together they shared thirty eight beautiful years. After the death of his sister,Frank and Jean became Aunt/Mom and Uncle/Pop to Warren. When Frank returned to work after the military he was employed for seventeen years in the Department of Juvenile Justice for the State of Virginia. Frank was that one person who was always willing and able to do whatever was necessary when there was a need. Jean always knew she had her left hand,her right hand and Frank's hand. Many friends and family members knew of his culinary skills and frequently asked him to prepare some of his favorite shrimp fried rice or double Q salmon with rice. He was a perfectionist at everything he attempted to do,but fondly remembered for his quiet demeanor and desire to bring joy to others. Away from home,Frank loved to go fishing and was always ready to join friends on a trip to the tidewater area for a day of fishing. He joined his wife for the last ten years in volunteering with "Meals on Wheels" and on many occasions helped her with other volunteer activities she was involved with. Frank was a member of Fifth Baptist Church in Richmond,Virginia. He was one of the original members of the Military Retirees' Club and stayed with the group several years. He especially enjoyed socializing with fellow military retirees. Frank leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife,Jean Thomas,s son,nephew;Warren Thomas and his wife,Star,sisters-in-law,Delores Mason(Hank),Barbara Jones(Steve),brother-in-law,Charles Farrar(Pinkie),devoted friends,Wayne Jefferson(Barbara),Clementine Henry-Tina-Clarice Christian,his "Cadillac buddy"David Banks and Michael Johnson.

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Frank Charles Thomas, Jr.

May 15, 1931 - August 8, 2011