Donald William Thomas, Jr.

February 2, 2023
Donald William Thomas, Jr.

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Donald W. Thomas, Jr., 74, of Williamsburg, died on the morning of February 2, 2023, with his family by his side.  Don was born in Denver, CO to Donald and Willis Thomas.  A graduate of Center Senior High School in Kansas City, MO he met and married his wife Denise (Mountz) in 1974 on her 21st Birthday while serving in the US Army at Fort Myer, VA. In addition to assignments in Florida and Virginia, he served tours in Germany, Viet Nam, and two in Korea.  After retiring from the Army, Don went on to work for the Department of Defense as a contractor followed by 16 years in the civil service as a Human Resources Manager before medically retiring in 2006 Don was a life member of the V.F.W. and a recently approved member of the Sons of the American Revolution.   Don’s greatest honor was to have served his country as a Soldier and his greatest joy was his grandchildren.  His hobbies included tracking his family genealogy, keeping his virtual farm game, Farmville, productive and planning his next trip to Atlantic City.  He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Linda Harrison. Don is survived by his wife, Denise; brother Rick of Belton, Missouri; sister Patricia of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; two daughters, Jennifer Rae West and husband Patrick of Gloucester Point VA, Erin Elizabeth Clark and husband Kingston of Newport News VA; and five Grandchildren, Peyton and Avery West, Kingston Junior and Tristan Clark, and Carter West as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

 

A Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 8th from 6-8pm at Bucktrout Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Thursday, February 9th at 10:30 am at Bucktrout. Burial with Military Honors will take place at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, VA at 1:00 pm.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Don’s name be made to your local Veterans of Foreign Wars or Disabled American Veterans groups.

 




Funeral Service

Thursday, February 9, 2023
10:30 AM

Bucktrout Funeral Home - Directions
4124 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
757-229-3822

Graveside Service

Thursday, February 9, 2023
1:00 PM

Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery - Directions
5310 Milners Road
Suffolk, VA 23434

Visiting Hours

  • Wednesday, February 8, 2023
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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  • February 04, 2023
    Rickey L Thomas says:
    The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.

  • February 03, 2023
    Rickey L Thomas says:
    John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be tro ubled and do not be afraid.” Love you my brother and I will see you soon I'm sure! You're in good hands with the lord our God!

  • February 03, 2023
    Mary Sue Dougherty says:
    My prayers are with you and your family. Mary Sue

  • February 03, 2023
    Gordon Smith says:
    Don was a great fellow Soldier as well as a friend. Many busy and eventful years at Ft Monroe! Common sense as well as sense of humor! Watched Denise and him raise children starting back in Ft Eustis days. Fine family and fond memories.

  • February 03, 2023
    Carole Lereah says:
    Our cousin Don was our 1st cousin. He was a good man and me and my sisters will sorely miss him. Heaven just gained a special angel.