Alfred "A.C." Thomas, Jr.

Alfred C. Thomas, Jr. was born December 29th, 1937 to Alfred C. Thomas, Sr. and Florinda Thomas who lovingly referred to him as A.C.

He was a Kansas City, Missouri native and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956 and attended junior college and the University of Missouri. He kept in touch with many of his high school classmates and was always grateful for the friendships he forged in his youth.

He was married to the love of his life in 1958 to Lilly R. Standifer and they celebrated 66 years of marriage. He told everyone Lilly spoiled him rotten! This union was blessed with two daughters. He was not only a Godly man, he was a family-oriented person and was greatly loved by his parents, siblings, wife and daughter and many others.

A.C. became affiliated with Paseo Baptist Church at 6 months of age and remained a faithful member until his passing. He was honored and privileged to serve as a Boy Scout leader, a Sunday School teacher and an ordained Deacon. In 2014 he was recognized and presented with the title of Deacon Emeritus/Elder after serving 46 years on the Paseo Baptist Church Deacon Board. His dedication and faithfulness to his service was always a source of inspiration and a Godly example for his family.

A.C. was a retired Federal, Missouri State and Navy Reservist, having worked at the Post Office, Internal Revenue Service, Federal Aviation Administration, GSA and the Missouri State Tax Commission. In 1972, he became the first Black employee to serve as a Real Estate Appraiser at GSA and to be promoted as a Supervisory Review Appraiser for the Missouri State Tax Commission. He was a member of the Appraiser Institute and earned designation in both SRPA and SRA. He was a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Missouri until 2012 and a former member of the Board of Directors for the City Union Mission where he negotiated the purchase of the missions first thrift store. A.C. was a Hospital Corpsman in the United States Naval Reserves for 21 years until retiring in 1975. He had a lifelong interest in the medical profession and was amazed by the progression of the medical field in his lifetime.

Alfred C. Thomas Jr. was preceded in death by his parents (Alfred C. Thomas, Sr. and Florinda Thomas; his eldest daughter (Charisse Thomas-Bronston; Brothers, (Steven and Edward Thomas) as well as a host of other beloved family members.

He is survived by his wife Lilly, daughter Carla, brother Marvin, sister Heloise an Uncle and Aunt as well as a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many other loved ones who mourn his passing.

The family appreciates the heartfelt condolences, acts of kindness and words of affirmation during our time of bereavement. We are BLESSED!