Ronald Lee Thomas Sr., was born August 2nd, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Esley and Elsie Thomas. His parents, wife, sister and brother preceded him in death.

He received his formal education in St. Louis Public schools. Ronald was employed at Ford Motor Company for over 20 years.

Ronald was united in Holy Matrimony to Maxine Wood on February 12, 1966.To this union four children, Ronald Jr., Michelle, Donald and Keeva were born.

Ronald accepted Christ as his personal Savior.

He departed this life on Monday, January 21, 2013 at St. Mary’s Health Center.

He leaves to cherish his memories: two sons, Ronald Lee Jr. (Flora) and Donald (Tori); two daughters, Michelle (Calbert) and Keeva (Chucky) one sister, Melwida Peters; one brother, Orvelia (Betty); one very special niece, Renee Williams, a mother-in-law, Armie Wood; 9 sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, 19 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 3 godsons, Brian, Evan and Shondell; a very special nephew/brother, Nathaniel (Elmira) Thomas and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.