Walford S. Thomas, also known as “Wally” or “Mr. Thomas,” died on May 5, in Houston, Texas.
He is survived by his son, Dennier Walford Thomas (Tampa, Fla.); sisters: Kathleen Morton (St. Eustatius), Mildred Thomas (St. Thomas), Gloria Gumbs (Anguilla), Margaret “Dell” Gumbs (St. Thomas); brothers: Freeman Gumbs (Anguilla), Joseph Gumbs (St. Thomas); and adopted brother, Alford Thomas (Anguilla).
He is also survived by grandchildren: Dejanae Thomas (Tampa, Fla.), Apryll Thomas (Tampa, Fla.); nieces and nephews too numerous to mention on St. Kitts, Anguilla, U.S. Virgin Islands, Tortola and mainland U.S.; cousins too numerous to mention in St. Kitts, Anguilla, USVI, Tortola and mainland U.S.; and friends too numerous to mention on St. Kitts, Anguilla, USVI, Tortola and mainland U.S.
The first viewing will be held from 3-5 p.m., Friday, May 28, at Turnbull’s Funeral Home. The second viewing will be held at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 29, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Interment will be at Eastern Cemetery, Smith Bay.
