Markham W Thomas Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on June 27, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Markham W Thomas (Chicago, Illinois), born in Evanston, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He is survived by: his wife Verdi Tricie Allen-Thomas; his daughter Sydney A. Thomas; his brother Dr. Charles R. Thomas Jr. (Muriel); his aunts, Alicia W. Kuykendall and Judge Mary Maxwell Thomas; his nephew Julian Franklin Thomas (Kelsey); his niece Aurielle Marie Thomas-Ross (Sam); and his cousins, Dr. Stacy L. Thomas, Owen L. Thomas Jr. (Erica), Patricia Warner, Marena Ann Williams, William H. Kuykendall, Stephanie Verhamme, Carlton J. Houston of Lynette, A. J, Royce S. Manns, Marquise L. Manns, Kole, Kyle Kuykendall, Odin Thurgood, Charles R. Thomas III, Naya Marie, Samara Thomas Ross, Nate Mosely, Juliana and Chloe Thomas.
In honor of his memory and lasting contributions, the Chessmen Club has established the Markham Thomas Memorial Fund, supporting scholarships, the Holiday Food Basket Program, and its ongoing service partnerships throughout Evanston. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to this memorial fund to continue Markham's legacy of giving.
