On Sunday, September I, 2019, Johnie M Thomas,

often known as "Pop-Pop", "Uncle [ohnie" "JT" or "Johnnie T'

departed his life at Future Care, after a long illness. J ohnie was

born on April 2, 1934 on Eastern Shore, Maryland and was the

beloved son of the late Monroe H. Thomas and Agnes E. Mack

(Royal).

His life began on the Eastern Shore, Maryland, where he

graduated from Woodson High School. He later served in the

United States Armed Forces and was honorably discharged after 22

years of service and tours in both Korea and Vietnam. He was

united in holy matrimony to Emily Marks. Out of that union came

the birth of three of his six children, Victoria Sudler, Jerome Tho-

mas and John M. Thomas, Jr. (deceased). During his military ca-

reer, he relocated to Jessup Maryland, which he made his home.

After retiring from the military, he continued his career as a chef.

Anyone who knew him, was quite aware of his amazing culinary

talent and passion for cooking. Of course, to go along with a good

meal there had to be a good bottle of Heineken or perhaps a bit of

Chivas Regal ... or as he would say Chivas "Regale". His wit was

like no other and when he chose to be non-verbal, he would give

you an eye roll that told you all he needed to say. We can't forget

his favorite song "For The Good Times". That song was always

played during his many trips back home to Eastern Shore for plenty

of "The Good Times"! He loved taking those trips back "home"

He leaves to cherish his memory his children Victoria

Sudler (John), Jerome Thomas (Patricia), [ohnie M. Thomas, III

(Lydia), Linda Carter; 17 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren;

Sisters Mary Handy, Peggy Rice-Cannon (Maxie), Paula Thomas;

Brothers Oscar Mack (Ella Frances), Charles Mack (Virginia),

James Gale, Harold Thomas. He was preceded in death by his chil-

dren John M. Thomas, Jr. and Doris Ramona Thomas Jefferson.

He was also preceded jn death by sisters Ella M. Butler

(Whittington), Julia Taylor and Frances Sterling. He also leaves to

cherish his memory a host of nieces, nephews, family and dedicated

friends, to include his longtime friend and former military comrade

Ella Jacobs of North Carolina.

Dad/Pop-Pop/Uncle Johnie/Johnie T/JT was loved and will be

missed by many!