S~e JuitJ ~7, 1940 S~d ~t 7, 2014 UUd 9JOUten Jtlenuvtial 'United ~t efuvtcft ~{E . . , ~ ~; 384 aufuvt St. S.W. -\. atlanta~' 30310 W~day,~t13,2014 11:oo a.M. :&a. 9lo&Jd :ICing, l9flicintinfJ e~ I Marion Marcus Thomas Jr. was born July 27, 1940 in Atlanta, Ga. To the late Rev. Marion Marcus Thomas Sr. and Odessa Robinson Thomas. Peace came on August 7, 2014. He has now ~illed his thono-h nour ~nrl ""''"''"'!' ........_""' "'""' ~1~0 .... ~nrl th~nk- hP~'TPnlu Jn:'l'l-rLLTJ:\'O'-'S~'P"' a.i..i."'-&. ...........-~ .... "UTP ""''"' 'UTPPn "'J"...."""' Ollr J ~..,- '"'~"''"' 1:XTP TPlOlrP OLA.A.a."'-&. "-'&............................. ...., .................. ............ Father for the life he shared among us. Now he rest in PEACE. He grew up in the Mechanicsville neighborhood of Atlanta where he. graduated from CaiVer High School. He met his soul mate juanita Thomas. This courtship resulted in a 51 year marriage and 4 children. He was employed with the City of Atlanta for over 24 years from which he retired. He had 2 passions, watching sports on television and repairing cars. He loved watching all sports with his family, but he particularly liked football. Although he was hom and raised in Atlanta, he passionately disliked all home team sports; in particular the Atlanta Falcons. However, even though he disliked the Falcons, he predicted the Falcons would go all the way this year. He also loved repairing cars. He was the family and neighborhood mechanic. Everyone would call him for advice and a diagnosis of their cars' problem.. He was always willing to help. He accepted Christ into his life at an early age. Up until his illness, he was a faithful and devoted member of Ariel Bowen Memorial United Methodist Church, where he held several positions. He.loved attending church with his family. He will be truly missed and forever remembered by his loving and devoted wife juanita Thomas and therest of his family and friends. He leaves to cherish his memory, a de~oted wife Juanita Thomas, 4 children:Juanetta Marionette, .Frederick Lamar, Walden Cambridge, ,. LaSonya Tujuan and a daughter Danielle Thomas, all of Atlanta. Twelve ~ grandchildren: Brenton, Brenna, Darius, Crystal, J3rian, Denisia, l Brandon, Kiara, Broderick, Keshawn, Kyran and Kameron. Two great children}aylin and Makayla. Three brothers; Willie james (Doris), Troy and Eddie (Evelyn) Thomas. Two sisters; Patricia Islam and Cynthia Thomas all of Atlanta, Georgia and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Order of Service Prelude Processional ~()l() ...~ic:tC>riL ]8t~rlrl1Tl~()Il ~criJ>tlJJre..................................................................................Re". ~~ Qld Testament Geremiah 29:11-13 New Testament Gohn 14:1-4, 18-19) ~ra)Ter.......................................................................................Re". ~~ Musical Selection...........................................................................Choir Remarks (2 mins) Poem...............................................Breona Thomas (Grand dau~hter) Obituary (Read Silently) Poem.................................................Kiara Thomas (Grand dau~hter) ~election.........................................................................Be"erly Bennett 18:ulo~....................................................................Re". RonaldJfohnson ~election.......................................................................Combined Clloir Family Reflections..........................................................Brian Byrdson~ (Grandson) Acknowled~ements........................................................Smith Mortuary Recessional Interment South~ew Cemetery 1990 Jfonesboro Rd. S.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30315 Repast Ariel Bowen Memorial United Methodist Church Marion Blvd Welcome to the life of Marion, where the tea is sweet, but he was even sweeter If you were looking for courage, this was the place to be. It seems like just yesterday we saw his smiling face as he was back then, working on a car case. When he looked into her eyes, he knew it was love at first sight. They both knew it would sparl< a new light. Throughout the 51 years they shared. He had much love to give, as it was clearly declared. A brave man he was, always enjoying a rum inspired buzz. His love for sports was shown every Sunday afternoon, as he strongly insisted that the Falcons were headed for doom. While he will be missed, we understand he had to leave. We ask for the Lord's help as we grieve Not a day will go by that we won't think of you, l