John Wesley Thomas Obituary
The family of John Wesley Thomas of Springfield, Virginia announces his passing on November 2, 2026. John Wesley, born on October 9, 1949, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Wesley Thomas to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wesley Thomas and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Thomas; his former wife Norene Coder Thomas; his brother Mark Charles Thomas; and his sister-in-law Jacquelyn "Jacci" Thomas.
He is survived by: his wife Leneice Wu; his sons, Mark Coder Thomas (Claire) of Annandale and Charles Wesley Thomas (Remy Sadler) of Los Angeles, California; his niece Helen Thomas (Brian Martucci) of Minneapolis, Minnesota; his stepchildren, Emily Wolf (Francie Gresbrink) of San Jose and Paul Wolf of Burlington, Vermont; his granddaughters, Phoebe and Miranda Thomas; his stepson Lucas Wolf; and his great-nephews, Wesley and Philip Martucci.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 16th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Demaine Funeral Home (5308 Backlick Rd, Springfield, VA 22151). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 17th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Annandale United Methodist Church (6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003). A burial will be held on Tuesday, November 17th 2026 at the National Memorial Park (7482 US-29, Falls Church, VA 22042).
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Justice High School Scholarship Fund, a local organization providing need-based college scholarships to financially-challenged, first-generation college students. Donations can be made online at https://www.jhsscholars.org. or by mail to: Justice High School Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 4612, Falls Church, VA 22044.
