US Army Air Force Tuskegee Airman. Beloved father of Yvette Morton (Leo), Maurice Thomas, III (Margaret), Hugh Thomas (Dianne), Dr. Rosa T. Lawrence (Matthew), Patricia Yorkman (Clifton), Helen (John). Also surviving are 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, brother, Elmer Thomas (Betty) and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing Wednesday, April 11, 9 a.m. until service time, 11 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 11700 Old Fort Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744. Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund at the above church. Arrangements by THORNTON FUNERAL HOME, Pomonkey, MD.