Edgar Russell Thomas, Sr., 80, of Dunkirk passed away October 31, 2020. He was born October 29, 2941 to Samuel and Elsie (Stallings) Thomas. Edgar grew up and graduated school in 1959 in Calvert County. He enjoyed going to the American Legion for dinners and dancing. With family he farmed tobacco but also worked as an equipment operator eventually retiring from Southern Maryland Cable. After retiring his passion was Garden Tractor pulling. He, his wife, son and friends built a pulling track on their property and hosted, along with the Chesapeake Garden Tractor Pullers, many pulls for adults and children. He really enjoyed seeing others participate and have fun. He was a very generous person and will be missed dearly.

Edgar is survived by his wife Margaret "Emily" Parks-Thomas, son Edgar Russell Thomas Jr. of Dunkirk, grandsons Randy Thomas and Brian Thomas (Brittany Tice), great-grandson Gage Thomas, brother in law Samuel Parks and sister in law Gloria Parks.