Isaac Thomas

Isaac Thomas, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Rockwall, Texas on November 29, 2021. Isaac was born on May 26, 1936, in Valdosta, Georgia to Brantley Thomas, Sr. and Jessie Bell Sutton. Isaac was the eldest of 6 children. He was a retired transportation officer with New York Transit Authority and also served in the United States Army. After experiencing life in Georgia and Florida, Isaac moved to New York where he met the love of his life, Barbara. They relocated to Texas in 1988 and celebrated their 47 ^th wedding anniversary on September 7, 2021.

Isaac lived life to the fullest and was an energetic light in any room he entered. He was devoted entirely to his family as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and beloved friend. He exuded a character of mentorship and was always willing to provide wonderful guidance, which made him a trusted confidant. In addition, Isaac was a man of strong faith and converted to Catholicism in 1995. He enjoyed traveling, cruising, golfing, fishing and spending quality time with family and friends.

To his family and friends all over the world, Isaac will be remembered for his warmth, reliability, playful disposition and no-nonsense loving advice.

Isaac is survived by his loving wife Barbara; sons Emmanuel, Eric, Sean (Patrice) and Ishaq (Tammy); daughters Karyn and Marceline (Dexster); brother Brantley Jr.; sisters Ann and Drewnell; grandchildren Marquita, Aikenya, Kiesha, Sierra, Elante, Devante, Najlah, Payton, Anthony, Andres, Jeremiah, Lyric and Myles; great granddaughters Liberty, Amyah, Akyah, Konstance, JaMya and Kiana; great grandsons Keymarion, Jeremiah, Isaiah and Elijah; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

There will be a Visitation from 6:00pm - 8:00 pm on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Allen Family Funeral Options, 2112 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75023. We will pray the Rosary starting at 7:00 pm. For those who cannot attend the Rosary, it can be viewed Live Streamed and recorded later at: http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/64819

The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2700 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75023.  Reception will follow the Funeral Mass at the Faith Formation Center in Room 130 at 3100 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75023.  For those who can not attend the Mass, it can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/Y6E-5StGzHo

The family respectfully requests that face masks be worn at the Visitation/Rosary and The Mass of Christian Burial.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations, in Isaac's memory, to the PLUS Campaign Fund at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.

Please check back soon to view a memorial tribute video.