Born on December 10, 1953 in Nashville, Tennessee to Arthur Dixon Brown, Sr. (A.D.) and Alice Aylisadean Winrow Brown, Thomas was the youngest of three children (Arthur Jr. and John preceding him). He attended Nashville Public Schools and graduated from Cameron High School on June 1, 1971. It was no secret that Thomas did not particularly enjoy school, however, he excelled in his Industrial Arts and Vocational studies, specializing in Drafting and Carpentry.
After a short stint at Tennessee State University in the early 1970s, Thomas found his footing and true passion in the Restaurant Industry, impressing his colleagues with his strong work ethic, tenacity, and drive to succeed. While his career would thrive over the next several decades, receiving several promotions, published accolades and awards, his most life changing event would come with his relocation to the Washington DC area in the early 1980s where he would meet his eventual wife, Janice (Cookie).
Thomas would marry Janice on May 26, 1985 and embrace his newfound family and fatherhood of four teenagers, Kimberly, Jeffrey, Melissa, and Karl. Soon after, they would welcome a new addition to the family, Christopher.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Janice; children, Kimberly, Jeffery, Melissa, Karl, and Christopher; grandchildren, Bryant, Alexander, Adrian, Arielle, Zachary, Karl Jr., Cameron, Kobe, Kingsley, and Marie; great grandchildren, Alexander Jr. and Calista; brother, John (Marie); sister-in-law, Jean; nieces, Rory, Adiesa, and Torey.
Thomas was kind hearted man of faith with an infectious laugh. He was a man of few words but his family was always a top priority, providing guidance, support and words of wisdom to all of his children and grandchildren.
A memorial gathering for Thomas will be held Friday, July 30, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Robert E. Evans Funeral Home, 16000 Annapolis Road, Bowie, Maryland 20715. Following the memorial gathering will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.robertevansfuneralhome.com for the Brown family.
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