In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of Mr. Rufus Rendell "buss'Dem" Thomas, 87, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands who passed away Tuesday, January 02, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Nathaniel Thomas, daughter Catherine Queeley and siblings Wellington Thomas, Winford Thomas, Sr. and Neuvie Gumbs. He leaves to mourn several family members including: Former wife: Marion Thomas; Children and stepchildren: Doretta Dunrod, Rendell "Dion" and Daryl Thomas, Velda Vanterpool, Althea, Teega, Barba and Eustace Queeley, Anthony Willette, Marva Willette, Shona, Roy and Michael Marius and adopted daughter Carolie Blake and their families; Brothers: Reverend Dr. Bentley Thomas, Paul "Joker" Thomas and Jefferson Thomas and Sisters: Mamrie Thomas and Emily Lake.