Freddie D. Thomas Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Freddie Douglas Thomas was born on March 19, 1942, in Monticello, GA to the late Troy Thomas Sr & Hattie Ruth Solomon Thomas. The Thomas family moved to Henry County when Fred was 9 years old. He attended Mt. Olive School and Henry County Training School. He went to work for the City of Atlanta Sanitation Department as a laborer in 1960 and retired as Superintendent of Code Enforcement in June 1992. During his tenure at the City of Atlanta, he hired many young Black women and men from Henry & Butts counties, who went on to serve long and successfully with the City of Atlanta, many of whom reaped the benefits of retirement as well On March 3, 1963, Fred married the late Shirley Ann Barber and to this union, two beautiful children were born. Fred confessed Christ as his savior at an early age and became a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, in Ola, GA at the age of 18 years old. He was ordained as a deacon by Rev O.H. Stinson. Fred loved to sing! So when his daughter Yolanda, organized the male choir, he was elated to join! He also served as Chairman of the Finance Committee until his passing. Fred was a very dedicated, committed and determined Man of God. He served his church and community with love. After retirement, Fred drove for the Henry County School System. He loved it so much that he started his own Charter Service, affectionately known as Thomas Charters LLC. He transported families, senior citizen groups, private schools, public schools and alumni classes all over the southern states. He was the private coach service elected for the Henry County Youth United in Christ Choir. Wherever young people needed to go, he was there to serve them and never charged them for his services. He also transported volunteers to downtown Atlanta on a monthly basis for 3 years to feed and clothe homeless citizens of the metro Atlanta area. After the passing of his lovely wife, Fred decided to dissolve Thomas Charter. Following a valiant battle with cancer, Fred gained his wings early Tuesday morning June 28, 2022. His devotion to his family, church, community and his firm belief in The Most High God, supported him in his fight and ultimately gave him peace. Freddie was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Ann Thomas, his parents Troy & Hattie Thomas, his siblings Eddie Thomas, Joe Thomas, Troy Thomas Jr., Edward Thomas & Robert Thomas. Freddie leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter Yolanda Thomas-Wright of Stockbridge GA; son Frederick (Audrey) Thomas of Locust Grove, GA; his beloved granddaughter Briyana Wright of New Orleans, LA; Three sisters Viola (Ivery) Craddock, Lois Tyler & Ida (Grady) Meadows. Sisters-in-law Evyone Daniel and Barbara Thomas; brother in law Albert Barber Jr. A special nephew Louico Andre Thomas, niece Janice Stillwell Cotton and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Freddie D. Thomas

March 19, 1942 - June 28, 2022