John Wilks Thomas Jr.

John W. Thomas, Jr., 61, of Cheyenne, passed at his home Monday morning 30 September 2024. He was born on 10 April 1963 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Elizabeth New Jersey, to John W. Thomas SR. who was a Serviceman with Elizabethtown Gas Company and Elizabeth Ann (Moritz) Thomas, who preceded him in death with all of his Grandparents, and many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins, whom all share in Eternal Life with Our Father, his Son and the Holy Spirit. John was a kind soul who enjoyed talking to all who would listen and many of you did with grace and understanding. He was a special person who reveled in television shows, matchbox cars and drawing pictures for family and friends. Although a career was beyond his abilities, he showed us all how to push forward in life when faced with many adversities and to do it joyfully with all of his strength. He was a Son a Brother and a Boy Scout. He was a legally blind man who could see the greatness in all who shared in his life. HE is survived by – his brother SMSgt Richard R. Thomas USAF (retired) and wife Elizabeth (Bets) Thomas employed at Eagle Claw both living together in Cheyenne, His brother Douglas M. Thomas, wife Christian Thomas and their daughter Mia Kaloi Thomas, all living together in Somerset New Jersey, many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins spanning the Country. Our Family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the greater Cheyenne community. Although he was a Jersey Boy at heart, John spent his last 30 years living in Cheyenne. John needed lots of help to live a dignified life and Cheyenne always extended a helping hand and for that we are eternally grateful. All of the friends, Neighbors and acquaintance’s, Lay Ministers of Church of St Mary, first responders, public servants, local businesses’, medical professionals, anyone who took the time to just listen to John or those who were committed to his care in more ways than we can describe. We Thank You. We are positively sure that not only does John remember you but is telling The Lord our God of your deeds both large and small. Although no local service is scheduled the family will have a private service at a date and location to be determined.