Calvin Thomas's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2026 in Rockford, Illinois

Calvin Thomas

October 24, 1960 - October 21, 2026 (65 years old)

Rockford, Illinois

Calvin Thomas's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2026 in Rockford, Illinois

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Carl E Ponds Funeral Home: Ponds Ernest

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Calvin Thomas

October 24, 1960 - October 21, 2026 (65 years old)

Rockford, Illinois

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Calvin Thomas Obituary

The passing of Calvin Thomas of Rockford, Illinois occurred on October 21, 2026. Calvin, born on October 24, 1960, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Sr. Thomas and Lelar Thomas; and his siblings, Kathy Thomas-Loyd, Denise Thomas, Diane Thomas, Jean Thomas, Barbara Hayman and Lynn Thomas.

He is survived by: his wife Laurie Thomas; his children, Megan Thomas and Shannon Sr. Jordan (Mary); his grandchildren, Arystin, Arian, Shannon Jr. and Ace; his siblings, Dorothy Hawthorne (Charles), Shirley Adams, Ashia Triplett, Earl Jr. Thomas (Deidra) and Jamie Ellis; and his goddaughters, Montreonna and Miracle Thomas. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Mt. Zion M. B. Church (404 N Avon St, Rockford, IL 61101). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church (404 N Avon St, Rockford, IL 61101).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Carl E Ponds Funeral Home: Ponds Ernest



Fri

Oct 30

Visitation

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Mt. Zion M. B. Church
404 N Avon St, Rockford, IL 61101

Fri

Oct 30

Funeral service

1:00 PM

Mt. Zion Baptist Church
404 N Avon St, Rockford, IL 61101

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