Julian Andrew Thomas

Julian was born in Charlottesville, Virginia a son of the Late Rodrick Lawson and Margaret Leake Thomas and the foster son to the late Edward & Charlotte Haney.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Stewart Lawson Thomas, a nephew Stewart Lawson Thomas, Jr. and his two Fur Babies Lucy and Precious.

Julian was Warehouse Manager for Dettor, Edwards & Morris for about 20 years retired from there in 1978. He joined Better Living in June 1979 as Furniture Warehouse Manager. He earned the reputation as “the backbone of the furniture store”. Julian retired from Better Living in February 2000.

Julian is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carolyn Caul Thomas and his daughter Barbara Lynne T. Shifflett and her husband Sonny L. Shifflett, his sister Barbara T. Bickers of Alexandria, Virginia. Four Grandchildren; Laura Beth, Sean, Devy Lynne and Buck and great Granddaughter Sophia. Nephew Robert Thomas of Muncie, Indiana. A very special nephew Danny Swanson and his fur baby Miss Kitty.

The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Teague Funeral Home, 2260 Ivy Rd. Charlottesville.

A graveside Memorial service will be held at 3pm on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Rock Spring United Methodist Church, 1655 Rock Spring Rd, Faber, Virginia with the Pastor Harlan Sykes officiating.