In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of Wayne Antonio Thomas, 72, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands who passed away Tuesday, June 06, 2023. He was the epitome of faith and strength. He is preceded in death by his parents, Reginald Henry Thomas and Alice Thomas and special niece Yvonne "Monica" Thomas.

He is survived by his Fiancé, Stephanie Vanterpool; His doting children: Anthony Fleming, Ayana Thomas, Asana Thomas andJomo Thomas and daughter-in-law, Tracey Fleming.

He is blessed with 8 grandchildren: Denicqua Joseph, D'kai Joseph, Ja'Bre Rivera, Siedah Fleming, Sieto Fleming, Semeko Fleming, Sierra Fleming and Shaquan Fleming. The blessing continued with an expanding clan of 7 Great-grandchildren: Nae'Lani Gonzalez, Kaaliyah George, Kimorah Donovan, Sekai Fleming, Se'mere Fleming, Sae'daio Fleming and Xaedyn Smith. His loving sisters, Sisters: Patrica Thomas-Robinson, Majorie Dewindt, Ruth Vanholten, Eslyn Dewindt and Lorraine Thomas; Brother-in-laws Almando Van Holten and Leroy Robinson. Special Nephew Derek Vanholten. Nephews: Dean Vanholten, Neville Robinson, Donald Dewindt, Delroy Thomas, Carl Van Beverhoudt, Mark Thomas, Bryan Thomas, Burton Francis, Dale Francis, Vance Francis, Dwayne Francis and Dana Francis. Nieces: Norma Robinson, Nicole Robinson-Byron, Dionne Nickeo, Danielle Smith, Althea Davis, Doris England-Farrell, Deseri Hector, Natasha Freeman-Lanclos, Nyshia Thomas-Brooks, Carema Thomas-Swan, Carshema Thomas, Tiffany Thomas, Carla Thomas, Kim Thomas, Simone Thomas, Donna Francis Yvette Hodge-Brown. To numerous to mention great-nieces and great-nephews.

Special Friends, Ashley "AK" Callwood, Kenneth Moolenaar, Melvin McBean, Allen Brown Ashanti George and Myrtle Freeman.

Wayne was an employee of the Virgin Islands Police Department for over 30 years where he was well known for his geographical and accurate landmark locations until his retirement in 2009.

Wayne attended the Nisky Moravian Church where he was a member and gave his life to the lord.

The family has requested that shades of Brown be worn.