A TIME TO BE BORN: On November 23, 1951, Clarence Leroy Thomas, Sr., son of the late Robert Thomas and the late Alive Della Thomas, was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Clarenc was the second oldest of the family of four children. At an early age, Clarence was christened at St. Gregory the great Romas Catholic Church where he made his first holy Communion and Confirmation. A TIME TO GAIN: Clarence was educatd in the Baltimore city public school system. In 1969, he graduated from Frederick Douglas high School. While attending Douglass he was a member of the swim team. He later attended Morgan State University where he majored in English. Clarence entered into the United States Marine Corp. from 1971-1975 and was awarded an honorary discharge. Clarence was employed with eth Wilkins Gypsum Supply Company fora period of 23 years. He later went to work for Locke Insulators until his illness. A TIME TO LOVE: On June 24, 1981, Clarencwe had a son Clarenc Leroy Thoms, Jr. Travis On November 23, 1983 Clarence married Betty Ann Day. From this union he gained a daughter, Kesha Clarence loved his family and would always go the extra mile to make sure they not only had what they needed but also whatever they wanted. Clarence's son Travis was the apple of his eye; he loved him dearly and was very proud of him. he was truly a family man who dearly loved his parents, his brothers, sister, wife and children. He had a strong affection for his great-nieces, nephews, Brieonna, Brandon, Brittany, Kevin and Alaina. Clarence was a true friend to his cousins, aunts uncles, nieces, nephews and in laws. He enjoyed spending Saturday's with his grandson Valention watching sponge bob and playing with spider man. He loved little children and was truly loved by all. He was able to add a smile to anyone's face or lend a helping hand. Clarence's brother Frank affectionately gave him the name Bucky because his front teeth protruded as he enhjoyed sucking his thumb. Although Clarence sucked his little brother Frank though of him as a genius. He also enjoyed painting, carpentry, and home improvement. Clarence was the life of the party, the music man. You could find all the latest hits in his collection, especially his favorites Price and Patti Labelle. He enjoyed himself immensely at any gathering. A TIME TO MOURN: On June 9, 2007 at 2:13 a.m. Clarence was called home to be with his Lord and Savior. During his illness, he remained strong-willed and setermined to fight his condition. Suddenly, God saw that he had suffered enough and lifted him out of despair. While the physical presence is gone, the wonders of his soul will manifest eternally. Clarence leaves to cherish his most precious moments, his loving and devoted wife of twenty-four years, Betty Ann Day-Thomas; son Clarence Thomas, Jr.Travis, Step-daughter Kesha Lee, Daughter-in-law Lynnet Thomas, granddaughter Kache', grandson Valentino, a loving sister Karen Mason, brothers Robert Thomas Sr. and Frank Thomas Sr., Mother-in-law, Alice R. Day, brother-in-law Anthony Mason Sr., Vincent Day Jr., Vernon White, sister-in-law, Yvonne Thomas, Ruby Miles, Dorothea White, Helen Redmond, Gloria Day and Alice Walker. Nieces Trena, Angela, Nikiya, Kenyouna, Genea and Alaina, nephews Robert Jr., Frank Jr., Anthony Jr. and Kevin; great nieces and great nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.