[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 15 (Tuesday, January 24, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E48]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF ISADORE THOMAS, SR.

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 24, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life and service of Isadore Thomas, Sr.
  Isadore Thomas, Sr. departed this life on January 14, 2023, at the 
age of 77, with his loved ones by his side in Jackson, MS at the 
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center. He was born to the late Mable Wade 
Thomas and Anderson Thompson on August 5, 1945, in Holmes County.
  He received Christ early in life and became a member of Holly Grove 
Missionary Baptist Church. Isadore graduated from Tchula Attendance 
Center. He worked for Baldwin, J.J. Ferguson, and Mileston Headstart 
Center throughout his career. He operated the family store formally 
known as Anderson's Store for over 4 decades which became known as 
DOE'S.
  He was known to the community as `Big Doe.' He inspired others to 
heed the lessons of failure and understand the secret to getting ahead 
is never quit, but always try and do your best. His love for western 
movies, horse races, and fast sports cars was his favorite. During the 
6 p.m. hour, he was always tuned into the news. When asked how he won 
his car races, he told his family, ``Just hold it in the road and never 
look back until after you have won.''
  He leaves to cherish his memories with 1 brother, John W. Thomas 
(Chicago, Illinois) and he is survived by his former wife, Betty 
Thomas, and 3 sons, Isadore (Dianne) Thomas, Jr., Al (Tywone) Thomas, 
and Chaid (Lemuel) Thomas. One daughter Augusta Anderson, son Larry 
Thurmond; 1 granddaughter; 5 grandsons, 2 great-grandsons; 1 great-
granddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
  His memories live on with his special friends Dorthy Taylor, Johnnie 
(Yolanda) Holmes, Jimmie (Alice) Holmes, Ina (Richard) Watts, Joe 
(Patrice) Holmes, and Lorenzo Holmes.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life, 
legacy, and service of Isadore Thomas, Sr.

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