Mark Dee Thomas, 47 of Fairfax, VA passed away on September 10, 2010 at Fairfax Hospital.

Born November 15, 1962 in Lemoore, CA, he was the son of Aubrey and Justine Norman of Hollywood, MD.

Mark graduated from Leonardtown High School in 1980. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1983 to 1987. Mark built and repaired home and small business computers; he was an accomplished French horn player; he loved music, and photography. He was an advocate for the homeless and needy. He was well loved by all.

In addition to his parents Mark is survived by his siblings; Anthony Thomas of Houston, TX, Phillip Thomas of Willis, TX, Paul Norman of Lexington Park, MD, Carolyn Markert of Jacksonville, FL, Barbara Britton of Douglas, GA and Elaine Belcher of Albany. He was preceded in death by his father Milton D. Thomas of Magnolia, TX.

Family will receive friends for Mark's Life Celebration on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. A Funeral Service will be conducted on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Hollywood United Methodist Church with Reverend Sheldon Reese officiating.

Pallbearers will be: Harley Cook, Dick Smythers, Paul Norman, Anthony Thomas, Phillip Thomas, and Brian Vachalek.

Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hollywood United Methodist Church, Pajama Connection, 24422 Mervell Dean Rd., Hollywood, MD 20636.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.