Attorney Derrick Thomas, 61, of Moseley, Virginia, entered eternal rest on December 17th, 2023, after succumbing to complications associated with scleroderma. Derrick hails from his beloved city, South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

He was the Founder and Principal of The Thomas Law Firm, PLLC. in North Chesterfield, VA. He was also a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served his country as a Judge Advocate General prior to private practice.

Derrick was a servant leader within his family, church, and community. Always going the extra mile to make a meaningful difference, he made sure the job got done the right way and with a smile. He was a proud and long-term member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., specifically active within The Richmond (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Derrick was also a member of the Social Lodge #6 of Prince Hall Free & Accepted Masons, and the Mocha Temple No. 7, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. And he was also an avid golfer and active member of his Big Dawg Golf group. He was a devout Philadelphia Eagles and Sixers #1 fan. He loved his hometown teams.

He is survived by his loving family who adore him, his wife, Linda Thomas; daughter, Gianna Thomas, two sons, Evian Thomas and Corbin Thomas (Savannah Thomas); grandchildren Jayden King and Layla Thomas; mother, Elise Fisher; brother, Darryl Thomas (Stacey Thomas); sister, Michelle Drummond; stepfather, Ronald Fisher; stepbrother, Douglas Fisher (Yolanda Fisher); stepsisters, Karen Stokes; Tammy Fisher; Theresa Fisher and a host of other close relatives and friends.

Remains rest at Scott’s Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. followed by reflections until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Richmond. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 10 A.M. Thursday, December 28 at Fifth Street Baptist Church, 2800 Third Ave. Richmond. Interment 2 p.m. at Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Amelia. Repast immediately following the funeral service.

Livestreaming Website: https://www.fifthstreetbaptist.org/watch

Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/fifthstreetbaptist?mibextid=nwBsNb

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Derrick’s name to the:

Jennie Shaw Community Development Foundation, P.O. Box 27451, Richmond, VA 23261.

Richmond Kappa Endowment Fund:

Mail to:
Carl Granderson, Endowment President, 6058 Pond Grass Rd Mechanicsville VA 23111
Richmond Kappa Endowment Fund Donation Link: https://my.simplegive.com/App/Form/07e13752-1eea-48eb-a873-999fdbc8a987

Scleroderma Foundation, https://national.scleroderma.org/site/Donation

Though Derrick is no longer physically with us, he continues to be loved beyond measure and held closest in our hearts.