Deacon Willie James Thomas Obituary
Deacon Willie James Thomas (Cincinnati, Ohio) passed away on October 8, 2026. Deacon, born on May 17, 1932 in Cochran, Georgia, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Deacon Willie James Thomas to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gus Thomas and Hester Thomas (Williams); his wife Pearleen Pryor; his son Anthony K. Pryor; his grandson Christopher M. Pryor; and his siblings, Claude Thomas, Lucious Thomas, Henery Thomas, Annie Bell Farrow, Estella Landsey, Soloman Thomas, Tommie J. Thomas, Rudy L. Colton, Gus Thomas, Elizabeth Galimore, Howard Thomas and Bonnie D. Windley.
He is survived by: his children, Stephen E. Thomas, Wanda Leonard (William) and Joyce Robbins; and his grandchildren, Toni D. Smith, Ahmad Leonard, Nicholas Robbins, Jamar Leonard (Becky), Marcus Robbins and Jamel Thomas. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 28th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the New Prospect Baptist Church (1580 Summit Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 28th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
