Terrance Marcella Thomas

Terrance Marcella Thomas obituary, Freeport, IL

Terrance Marcella Thomas

Terrance Thomas Obituary

Visit the Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home - Freeport website to view the full obituary.

Terrance Marcella Thomas, 55, of Freeport, IL passed away May 15, 2025. He was born April 13, 1970 in Freeport, IL, the son of Rochester and Annie (Reed) Thomas. Terrance grew up attending St. James CME Church in Freeport. He was employed at Walmart as a team leader. Terrance enjoyed fishing, cars, motorcycles, jewelry, especially watches, and shoes. He was a fan of the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.

He is survived by his mother Annie Thomas of Freeport, IL; son Treycell Thomas of Elizabeth, IL; daughter Tabria Thomas of Elizabeth, IL; brother Shannon Thomas of Freeport, IL; sister Tiffany Thomas of Freeport, IL; special friend Debra Boatright; and two nephews Stanley Mosley and Nigel Woder.

Preceding Terrance in death are his maternal and paternal grandparents and his father Rochester.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday May 24, 2025 at St. James CME Church, Rev. Dr. T. Marcellus Thomas officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

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Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home - Freeport

504 N. Walnut Street, Freeport, IL 61032

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