Leon Wesley Thomas

Leon Wesley Thomas was born July 8, 1931, to the late Philip Walter Thomas, Sr., and Blanche Viola Hooper Thomas, in Denton, Maryland. He went to be with his Heavenly Father, the morning of December 22, 2017. Leon was the fourth of six children, four of whom preceded him in death: Catherine Friend, Otelia Nichols, Philip Thomas, Jr., and William Thomas. He is survived by sister, Cathy Thomas Murph. Leon was educated in the Caroline County Educational System. He graduated from Lockerman High School in 1948. Leon was inducted into the U. S. Army in July, 1952, where he served as a medic in the 19th Infantry Regiment. There, he received a Good Conduct Medal and a United Nations Medal with one Bronze Service Star. Leon married the love of his life, his high school sweetheart, Eunice Aretha Friend. From this union, one child was born, Barbara Thomas. Leon’s employment history included working on his father’s farm, at Brooks Nagel’s farm, and William Prettyman, in the poultry business, all in Preston, Maryland. In January, 1950, he became an employee of James Julian, Inc. He helped construct roads in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Florida, operating heavy equipment, including cranes, bulldozers, and Caterpillars. He received certificates relative to the operation, maintenance, and safety of numerous types of equipment utilized in connection with road construction. He also poured runways at the Dover Air Force Base. Leon enjoyed hunting, gardening and being the neighborhood mechanic. He was considered the “Mr. Fix It” in the family. Leon was a very active member of Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church until his wife became ill. He served on the Trustee Board and the Building and Fundraising Committees. He was also the general handyman for the church. Leon leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Eunice Thomas; daughter, Barbara Thomas; adopted daughter, Norma Sharpe; four adopted grandchildren; godchildren; brother-in-law, Ellsworth Friend; sister-in-law, Joanne Murray; and a host of nieces, nephew, cousins and friends. He will be deeply and forever missed. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Leon Wesley Thomas, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Leon Wesley Thomas

July 8, 1931 - December 22, 2017