Stafford Thomas

Stafford Wellington Thomas was born to Mary Joseph and Warnford Thomas in Portsmouth, Dominica on April 13th, 1942. He was the fourth of nine children. As a teenager he migrated to the island of Antigua where he lived for some years. Later he moved to St. Croix USVI and was employed as a car salesman with Henry E. Rohlsen Car Auto Sales, after working as a car salesman for many years he ventured out and started a Driving School business in Christiansted, St. Croix. He was an active member of the Pilgrim Holiness Church and sang with the gospel singing group, “The Mission Brothers.” His Marriage to Mildred Daniel-Thomas produced a beautiful baby girl, Jacquelyn.

From St. Croix, Stafford moved to LaGrange, Georgia where he lived for over thirty years. In Georgia he returned to his first job as a Car Salesman with Mike Patton Auto Family during that time he was awarded Salesman of the Year on several occasions. He served as the Assistant Pastor for the St. John Baptist Church in Lanett, Alabama. Due to health challenges he had to discontinue his ministerial duties. Since he had to take early retirement, he found joy attending the Active Life Senior Center in LaGrange, Georgia. He recalled fond memories there.

When his health further declined, Stafford had to relocate to live with his daughter and family in Maryland. He then joined the Laurel -Beltsville Senior Center and enjoyed attending daily until he was hospitalized. He departed this life on Saturday July 12, 2025 peacefully at home. May his soul rest in peace

He leaves to mourn his death: Daughter – Jacquelyn Thomas Robertson, Son-in-Law Hartley Robertson, Granddaughter – Micaela Robertson, Son – Stafford Thomas, Jr. Siblings: Gloria Thomas-Whyte, Ena Thomas-Charles, Marvelyn Thomas-Anderson, Valarie Thomas-Wade. Nieces: Brenda, Jaala, Ingrid, Sonia, Donna, Joyann, Jalena, Mary, Franchesca, Nadia, and Trephena. Nephews: Jerome, Eric, Egbert, Brian, Denroy, Devon, Dave, Dean, Stephon, Peter, and Joseph, Jr.

Four Siblings preceded him in death: Joseph (Pappy Son) Thomas, Edward Thomas, Trephena Thomas-John, and Ezlie Thomas-Jones.

Stafford had many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.