Departed this life November 22, 2016. John Edward Thomas, age 75, of Richmond. He is proceded in death by his wife, Yvonne C. Thomas. He is survived by one daughter, Dana Branch; one son, Antonio Thomas; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Catherine Williams; one brother, Prince Thomas; a host of nieces among them a devoted Hope Cotman; nephews and cousins; one sister-in-law, Alice Thomas; two brothers-in-law, Willie May and Robert May; and other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue where funeral services will be held Monday at 11AM. Rev. Rudolph Drake off. Interment private. Family and friends assemble at the funeral home 10:45PM Monday.