Died on Saturday, December 27. Preceded in death by Parents, William & Dorothy; Sister, Laura; Brother, Victor. Survived by Wife of 27 years, Janette; Children, James (Kari) Thomas, Lucretia Thomas, Sharon Willis, Darrick Thomas, Erika Beck, Janai Beck, Christina Calkins, Lorenzo & Andrew; Siblings, Velmarie Hampton, Charles & Torrence; Many Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, Step-Brothers & Step-Sisters. Visitation on Saturday, January 3, 2015 from 1 - 5 PM at Wulff Woodbury Funeral Home, 2195 Woodlane Dr., Woodbury.