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Obituary for Wayne A Thomas
Obituary
Wayne Arthur Thomas was born October 2, 1953 in Gainesville, Florida to the late Leslie Mae Collier and John Calvin (JC) Thomas II. He attended and graduated from Jones High School in Orlando, Florida in 1972. He served honorably in the United States Navy from 1972 until honorably discharged in 1975. Wayne was employed at Florida Department of Corrections (Correction Officer), Shands Hospital (Security) and Alternative Care (Security). Wayne retired from Tacachale as a Human Service Specialist and The Department
of Veterans Affairs as a Mental Health Specialist.
Wayne was the Past Potentate of the Noble Order of the Mystic Shrine, Past Deputy Grand Master Most Worshipful PHO Meridian Grand Lodge of Florida F.A.A.Y.M. Past Worshipful Master St. LODGE #55 who he affectionately referred to as Double Nickel.
The Most Honorable Wayne A. Thomas was a 32nd Consistory , Royal Arch, Master Mason and Shriner, he also obtained every corresponding degrees within the Ladies auxiliaries OES,Amaranth Heronies of Jericho, Daughters of Isis
He leaves to cherish his memories: daughter Laurelle (Kevin) and grandchildren, Aaliyah, Ricky, and Kevion all of Jacksonville, FL. Siblings, two sisters, Denise Thomas-Erroudani, and Joyce Tillman of Orlando, FL; three brothers Kenneth (Pamela) Hollis of Houston, Texas, Kelvin Thomas and James (Tessa) White of Gainesville, FL; devoted friends Stan Moore, Eric Baker and Bobby Johnson. He is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
27
Jan
3:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Pinkney-Smith Funeral Home - Gainesville
727 NW 2nd Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Service
Saturday
28
Jan
11:00 AM
St. John Missionary Baptist Church
540 County Road 219
Melrose, FL 32666
Cemetery Details
Location
Jacksonville National Cemetery
4083 Lannie Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
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