Mr. Andre D Thomas

On Saturday August 29th, after a senseless act of gun violence, Andre Dontrail Thomas succumbed to his injuries at Prince George’s Hospital Center. Family, friends, mentors, and those who were fortunate to encounter Andre in the community are utterly devasted and grieve the loss of our beloved, brown-eyed “Gentle Giant.” Though Andre was not a young man of many words, his warm heart and cooperative spirit spoke volumes of his potential. Andre Dontrail Thomas was born in Washington, D.C., on August 1st, 1996, to Robert Joseph Thomas and Michelle Sparrow. He was the youngest of 8 children and is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Audrey Wright (2005), his sister Audrey Thomas (1997), and brother Roderick Thomas (2018). In kindergarten, Andre was found to have unique learning abilities and thrived in small classroom setting with focused instruction. Considering this, Andre received private school education at The Leary School and The Philips School, both in Fairfax, Virginia. As a toddler, Andre was always busy and anchored to his mother’s side. As a school-aged child, Andre was an impressionable explorer of places and things, filled with unfocused energy, though readily accepting instruction. As a teenager, Andre’s physical stature grew just as much as the desire to feel acceptance in a world slow to embrace those with differing abilities. And, as a young adult, Andre was becoming more secure with verbally expressing his thoughts and possessed increased competencies with emotional intelligence. Andre leaves his precious memories to be cherished by parents Robert Thomas, Sr. and Michelle Sparrow; Siblings: Robert Thomas, Jr., Michelle Thomas (aka Onell), Nichelle Thomas, Brandon Sparrow, and Deon Thomas. Aunt Ruth Sparrow, former & long-term foster parent Denise M Robinson, godmother Chanda Copeland, and a host of extended family members, friends, and anyone who shared sound guidance with Andre during his brief time with us. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a monetary donation on behalf of Andre Dontrail Thomas to the following organizations: (1) The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (www.borishensonfoundation.org); and/or (2) Foster and Adoptive Parent Advocacy Center (www.dcfapac.org)

Mr. Andre D Thomas

August 1, 1996 - August 28, 2020