Thomas moved to Cleveland, Ohio where he met and married Mary Ruth Shipp (deceased) and they had five children.Thomas also started a career as a Truck driver.
Thomas was employed at Kroger Food Stores of Solon, Ohio as truck driver till the plant closed, then started employment with Preston Trucking Company till retirement in 1995. After retirement, Thomas move back to Winnsboro ,South Carolina to spent time with his sisters and brothers. Due to illness, Thomas move back to Cleveland OH, where he spent most of his valuable time with his children, grandchildren and specially his great-grandchildren.
Thomas was preceded in death by two sisters Florence & Ophelia and a brother John. He leaves to cherish his memory his children: Deborah Denise (Derrick), Thomas (Staci), Eric Dwayne (Jennifer), Annette and Michelle. Also two sisters: Sara Barnes & Patricia Cook (Rudy) and four Brothers: Willie J. Jr. , George D. (Thomasina), Donald and Harold. One Aunt: Millie Murray, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.russellmccutchen.net Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home, Winnsboro,
SC, is in charge of arrangements.