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Birth date: Jul 29, 1975 Death date: Jan 30, 2019
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Adrian D. Thomas, Jr., 43, passed away Wednesday January 30, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness. His loving family was by his side when he took his last breath.He was born July 29, 1975 in Beckley, WV. Adrian was known for his infectious smile and his witty sense of humor. His presence would always “light up the room.”Adrian had several talents and careers throughout his life, but was most proud of acting. He made his acting debut at the Johnson City Community Theatre in “Godspell” where he played ‘Jesus’. He continued stage shows with various theatrical companies, including Rogersville Playhouse, Blue Moon Dinner Theatre, Proud Annie Mystery Theatre, and Jonesboro Repertory Theatre.Adrian was the Artistic Director of Two Pence Productions where he continued to star in and direct several shows. In 2005 Adrian played a role in “Transporter 2” with Jason Statham. In 2006 he was in “Push” with Chazz Palminteri. He was also in “The Shunning”, directed by Michael Landon, Jr. Adrian made his dancing premier in a “Bud Light Commercial” at the 2007 Super Bowl along side Cedric the Entertainer. Adrian played the lead role in “The Watch” which won an Audience Choice Award and Macon Film Festival Award allowing his entrance into the Screen Actor’s Guild.Adrian was a graduate of Shady Spring High School, Shady Spring, WV and attended West Virginia State College.Adrian was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Fred and Betty Thomas; maternal grandparents, Charles and Ella Burgess; cousins, Lonnie McKinney, Jr. and Kenny Burgess; step-sister, Tonya Akers.Those left to cherish his memory are his father, Adrian Thomas, Sr. (Tammy); mother, Brenda Burgess (Lee Glenn); sister, Angela Graham (Matt); brother, Shane Pritchett (Jessica); nieces, Chelsey Kincaid (Chris), Melanie, and Bella, nephews, Andrew, Jacob, and Logan, and several cousins, aunts and uncles, in addition to numerous friends and extended “theatre” family.The family in West Virginia will receive friends 1:00-2:00 pm Monday, February 4, 2019, at the Blue Ridge Mausoleum, Beckley, WV. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2:00 pm. He will be laid to rest in the Thomas family plot.Another Memorial Service will be held in Johnson City, TN at a later date.Special thanks to the medical staff at ETSU ID and Johnson City Medical Center for their immense support and care.The care of Adrian D. Thomas and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services, Kingsport, TN.Read Obituary
Alyson lit a candle in memory of Adrian Thomas
I miss you so much
Oh my precious brother..I’ll never be the same. Please wait for me until I see you again..I love you
Adrian may be gone but his soul is with us all and I wish I could have said goodbye to him when he was in the Johnson city hospital. He always made everyone smile he had the most amazing singing voice ever and I think that everyone he met has remembered him since then and will forever. Adrian gone too soon but we will always remember him and his acting skills he was the most amazing actor that deserved to make it bigger in life in his short film ¨The watch" you could see his sarcasm come through . We all love and miss him and always will💖💖💖.
It seems to me you lived your life like a candle in the wind...death cannot extinguish your light in fact the stars in heaven are dimmed by your bright light. We will all follow you and what a reunion it will be. I hope you and MM are clinking glasses. You will never be forgotten my friend.
I always treasured the pictures we had taken together, but now will cherish them even more. You took your final curtain much too soon.
I am so sorry for your loss. I was honored to be in Godspell with Adrian. I remember he would come over to my house and we would practice our lines, songs and dance routines together. So many happy memories. He was such an amazing person. He made me believe in myself. He will always have a special place in my heart. I am praying for you all during this very difficult time.