Donald Lee Thomas Jr.

Donald Lee Thomas, Jr. known by many as "Bubber", entered this life on April 6, 1930 as the first born of four and the only son of Donald, Sr. and Esther Vinell Thomas, both who preceded him in death, also sister Jimmie Laverne Daniels.

Donald attended Clinton Avenue Elementary School as a child, He graduated from I.M. Terrell High School in 1947. He graduated from Prairie View A&M College in 1951 with a Certificate in Carpentry and Cabinet Making and a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Industrial Education.

Prior to being drafted in the fall of 1952 into the United States Army, he was hired as a United States Postal Clerk. He served 2 years in Tokyo Japan (He was appointed to the Military Intelligence Unit as a document processor). After returning he resumed his position in the Postal Service.

Donald continued his education by enrolling in Veterans School for four years studying Accounting and Bookkeeping. Later this knowledge enabled him to secure a position in the Accounting Section of the Postal Service. Afterward he was promoted to Postal System Examiner.

During his tenure at the Post Office, he was sent to Washington, D.C. for a year to assist in writing a timekeeping manual. Upon his return he worked in the Industrial Engineering Department and attained a title of "Computer Man".

He served nine years as State Secretary Treasurer of NAPS (National Association of Postal Supervisors). He and his family traveled extensively.

He retired after 38 years. of employment. After retiring he was hired by Jackson Hewitt Income Tax Service as a manager and teacher.

He and his wife served as volunteers and Harris Hospital for eight years. He was a member of The Church of The Living God currently know as Victory Temple Worship Center. He served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher for over forty years.

SURVIVORS; He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 64 years Ettie M. Thomas and Sherri De Anne Thomas. His sisters and their families, Jo Alice Smith, and June Esther Slater; and a host of family and friends.

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