Johnny F. Thomas, Sr. Obituary in Atlanta at Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Johnny F. Thomas, Sr.

Mr. Johnny F. Thomas, Sr., of Stone Mountain transitioned on September 5, 2022 at Piedmont Hospital. Mr. Thomas graduated from Morehouse College (‘63), served in the USAF. His government service with the US Postal System carried him throughout the US in the position of Eastern Regional Post Master General. Left to cherish his memory include his wife of 62 years, Mrs. Lillian Middlebrooks Thomas of Atlanta; son MAJ Johnny Thomas Jr., USA Retired, USMA 1983, (CSM Angelia, USAR Retired) of Alexandria, Virginia; daughter Dr. Janella (Dr. Luther) Burse of Atlanta; grandchildren LTC (P) Josef (Demirah) Thrash III of Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, Jessica (Matthew) Angle of Quinton, Virginia, Luther Burse III of Atlanta, Veronica Burse of Atlanta and Victoria Burse of Atlanta; great-granddaughter Sophia Angle of Quinton, Virginia; brother Charles Thomas of Atlanta; sister Ernie Rogers of Atlanta. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 1:00PM; Beulah Baptist Church, 170 Griffin St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30314.

Please join us to continue Johnny’s Celebration of Life Party (Repast) at the home of Drs. Luther and Janella Burse 105 Clearbrook Place SW Atlanta, GA 30331

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With deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family. The Malbon @ 1769 Virginia Beach, Virginia

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We are sorry to learn of your loved ones passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy to your family. Cherish your memories of Johnnie and remember all the love he gave. Terry and Bernice Brantley

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Our sincere condolences to his family & friends.🕊🕊🕊
Steve & Linda Phippa

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WAS SADDENED TO LEARN OF THE PASSING OF JOHNNY F THOMAS SR. JOHNNY THOMAS WAS SOMEONE I RESPECTED AS A MAN, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW KIND HE WAS TO ME AND OTHERS AS WE (WOMEN) INTEGRATED THE POSTAL SERVICE.JOHNNY I WILL FOREVER REMEMBER THE KIND CARING PERSON YOU WERE.REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND I'LL SEE YOU IN THE MORNING. THE REESE FAMILY CHARLENE REESE GLOVER, GLADYS REESE RAINEY,VIRGINIA REESE REESE, AND ISAIAH REESE

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To Jess & Family - Keeping you all close to our hearts today. Love, The Emory Softball Girls Ally, Ellyn, Megan, Meaghan, Micah & Michelle

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