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Pythias Thomas, Jr. Obituary
Pythias Jr. was born on July 24, 1923; a son of the late Pythias and Udoxie Thomas. A 26 year veteran of the Army, Pythias Jr. survived through three wars, including WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Being the all-American Army man he was, he loved God, his family, his country and his country's pastime .. baseball. While on leave and in between assignments, Pythias Jr. played alongside of many legends of the game in the Negro Leagues for the Birmingham Black Barons. He was a Sky Sox and Rockies fan and was a season ticket holder for the Sky Sox since opening day.
A loving husband to the predeceased Julia Thomas, he is survived by his sisters: Myra Cobbins, Mary Ann Watts; and his brothers: Alfred and Albert Thomas; his sons: Michael and Frederic Thomas; his grandchildren: Mishael and Stephan Thomas; along with his great-grandchildren: Anthony, Tully, and Adalecia Thomas.
A visitation will be held from 12 -2p.m. Sunday, August 24, 2014 at the Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd. Interment will be at Fort Logan with military honors on Monday at 9:30am.
We will all miss you but will live on spreading the love and generosity with which you lived your life.
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William Bivens
September 9, 2014
Deepest sympathies to the Thomas family on behalf of many friends and customers served by Tom at Peterson AFB NCO Club for many years.
Jody Owen
August 25, 2014
Tom, Sky Sox games haven't been the same without you this year and they never will be. I'll miss you greatly! Rest in Peace sir!
August 24, 2014
Tom, to a great man who I have always admired and looked up to. It was a joy working with you and knowing you. You will be greatly missed. Rest peacefully.
kelly shalinsky
August 22, 2014
Mr. Thomas you always put a smile on my face every time you walked through those doors. I am deeply sadden and you will be missed terribly.
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Lauri Joy
August 21, 2014
"Mr T", we light this candle in memory of the 91 wonderful years you had on this earth. May it help light the way for you to the other side where you will be waiting for all of us with your happy smiling face! We will miss you..Lauri, Dave & Chris
Jamie Callaway-Wallingsford
August 21, 2014
I met Tom 11 years ago when I worked out near Oscars. He always brightened up my day with his smile and laugh. I could sit and chat with him forever. He was gentle and kind and meant so much to so many people. He will be missed by many, but never forgotten in our hearts.
Lauri Joy
August 20, 2014
"Mr T" as he was lovingly known to us, was a wonderful neighbor. He always asked for our kids once they moved away, that was so kind of him. He watched our grandson grow up and it meant so much to Christian to share the same birth date as Mr.T. We will miss him so much. Much love & prayers to the Thomas family. Dave, Lauri & Christian
Sewell's
August 20, 2014
My heart goes out to the Thomas family. Your dad, grandfather, great-grandfather was a warrior and a fighter. May he rest in peace with no more pain.
Larry Casey
August 20, 2014
To a very good friend you will be missed
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