Elwood Lee "June" Thomas, Jr.
July 24, 1927 ~ June 20, 2020
Elwood Lee “June” Thomas, Jr., 92, of Jefferson City, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the VA Home in Mexico, Missouri.
He was born July 24, 1927, in Columbia, Missouri, the son of the late Elwood Lee Thomas Sr. and Caroline Elizabeth Roberts Thomas.
Elwood attended Douglas High School in Columbia.
He served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict.
Elwood worked for the Missouri Department of Corrections as the Recreation Director for 15 years retiring December 31, 1989.
He was a member of Second Christian Church where he played bass guitar in the church choir and was past commander of the American Legion Tony Jenkins Post 231. From 1946-1947, he was the Golden Glove Heavy Weight Champion #234 and played semi-pro football for Columbia Falcons.
Survivors include one sister, Betty Bains Smith, North Carolina; a host of nieces and nephews and other extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Jean Nunnelly; and a brother, Richard Bains.
Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with service to follow at 10 a.m.
Burial with military honors will be in Longview Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Mexico Veterans Home Assistance League in Mexico, Missouri.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born July 24, 1927, in Columbia, Missouri, the son of the late Elwood Lee Thomas Sr. and Caroline Elizabeth Roberts Thomas.
Elwood attended Douglas High School in Columbia.
He served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict.
Elwood worked for the Missouri Department of Corrections as the Recreation Director for 15 years retiring December 31, 1989.
He was a member of Second Christian Church where he played bass guitar in the church choir and was past commander of the American Legion Tony Jenkins Post 231. From 1946-1947, he was the Golden Glove Heavy Weight Champion #234 and played semi-pro football for Columbia Falcons.
Survivors include one sister, Betty Bains Smith, North Carolina; a host of nieces and nephews and other extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Jean Nunnelly; and a brother, Richard Bains.
Visitation will be 9-10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with service to follow at 10 a.m.
Burial with military honors will be in Longview Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Mexico Veterans Home Assistance League in Mexico, Missouri.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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To: Family/Friends of Elwood “June” Thomas Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers for your bereavement. “June” was a life-long friend of our family, especially Sylvester “DeBoe”, Harold, Joe “Buggy”, and Phyllis. In later years, he took on the title of “Judge” as in “order in the court, here comes da judge.” His favorite saying was “somebody’s gonna do some time.” ߤ“ May God bless you and keep you in His care. Gary White
Thank you for your military service to this wonderful, although not perfect nation. God Bless, Rest In Peace
When we were going to play against the incarcerated individuals I was apprehensive but he told me…hey they are guys that just made a mistake..it will be ok
Lit a candle in memory of Elwood Lee “June” Thomas, Jr.
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Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church 415 Lafayette Street Jefferson City, MO 65101 Date: June 26, 2020 To: Elwood Lee “June ” Thomas Family: Mr. Thomas was well known in the Jefferson City Church Community. He has a lovely singing voice and could play the guitar. He was dedicated to his church. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23. With Deepest Sympathy, Anthony McPherson, Pastor Sandra Robinson, Church Clerk
June 26, 2020 To: The Elwood Lee “june” Thomas Family: My husband, Otis, and myself liked Mr. Thomas and my husband nicknamed him Coach. When I would see him I always called him Coach and he would just smile and say hello. We remember him as a humble quiet spoken man. He will be missed greatly in this community. When I would be delivering my PR fliers to the churches on Sunday morning sometime, he would always be one of the first members to be present at his church and greeted you with a smile. Jesus is there to hold you in his arms, He’ll never leave you alone. Give it to Him. All the hurt within don’t bear it on your own. With Deepest Sympathy, Otis and Sandra Robinson