Life’s Reflections
DwightThomas was born on August 11, 1949, in Marked Tree, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his Mother, Mary Louise Thomas, Father, Lee Amos Jones, and one Sister, Amanda Thomas. He found Christ at an early age at Bloomfield Baptist Church in Memphis, TN. He graduated from Carver High School in 1968. Afterward, he started a career as an electrician by trade, working for TVA Allen Fossil Plant and Cummins Deisel Recon Plant for years and retiring from Ascension Electric of Memphis, TN.
Dwight loved to entertain his family during gatherings, dancing and joking for laughs. Therefore, he leaves to cherish in his memory two Daughters, Tracy Thomas-Vaught (Melvin) and Courtney Thomas, and a Son, Justin Wirt, all of Memphis, TN. He also leaves to cherish in his memory four Sisters and two Brothers, Patricia Thomas, Karen Thomas-Miller, Marion Thomas, all of Memphis, TN, and Debra Thomas-McCoy (Leroy) of Ellenwood, GA., Larry Thomas (Debra) and Kenneth Thomas (Vanessa) both of Memphis, TN.
Dwight leaves only two grandchildren to cherish in his memory, Marquis Barnes of Memphis, TN, and Miyah Barnes of Birmingham, AL, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The Broken Chain
We did not know that night that God was going to call “Steek” name. In life, we loved you dearly; in death, we do the same. It breaks our hearts to lose you; you did not go alone. For part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories; your love is still our guide. And though we cannot see you, You’re always by our side.
Larry, Patricia, Karen, Marion, Debra, and Kenneth
Did it his way. Wonderful Brother I was proud to be his sibling. Great guy who loved to joke Heaven called him home. Take care, brother, you will be missed.
Order of Celebration
Sunday, November 24, 2024 2:00 P.M.
Harrison’s Memorial Chapel, Inc. 3320 Millbranch Road • Memphis, Tennessee 38116
Musical Prelude
Scripture Readings & Prayer............................Pastor Rodney Herron
St. James M.B. Church
Musical Selection.............................................Leslie “Pumkin” Allen Niece
Special Tribute..................................................Tracy Thomas-Vaught Daughter
Silent Reading of Obituary/Video Reflections of Love
(Respectfully, Three Mintues Please) Family & Friends Acknowledgements
Recessional
This Guy. Full of good spirit, whether it’s an “On Your Head” moment or simply that laugh you needed the entire week. Our Granddad, “Steek,” had a way with words. Words that linger still now, weeks after the transition, will remain forever in this family. You will be missed, Granddad, Marquis & Miyah
For the years we shared together you will truly be missed. You left us here with your footprints to carry on your legacy; we will never resist. We love you, Dwight “Steek” “Dad” Thomas. You can rest well now.
Love Courtney, Justin, and Betty.
Thank you, Baptist Trinity Home Care & Hospice of Memphis, TN, for the care you provided. Thank you, Jennifer Brown-Coger’s Brownstone Senior Residential Care Home, for your unwavering care and support. Thank you, family and friends, for your prayers, calls, emails, and words of encouragement each of you provided. Thank you, Harrison Memorial Chapel Inc. for servicing this beautiful memorial. Our hearts have taken a picture to recall in our times of grief.
Distinctive Services by ~ Acknowledgements ~
~THE THOMAS FAMILY
~ Repast ~
Sunday, November 24, 2024 • 3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Memphis Panthers Seekers 3659 Millbranch Road Memphis, Tennessee 38116
Dear Family, I will never abandon you as God said he will never abandon his people, and although we’re judged by our sin, God never stops loving us. Psalms 94:14. And I will never stop loving you and “That’s on Me, Baby.” as I was preparing my throne, God was preparing my home. And as I dance my way into The Golden Gates, like you know I will. Madear saying, “Stop Clowning Boy,” and Monda saying, “Get It Steek,” is good enough for me. Now, I will go prepare a place for you while listening to my favorite song, hoping my family is dancing along, knowing I made it home.
Love Steek
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