Im free

Dont grieve for me, for now Im free. Im following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call,

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way,

I found the peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joys.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.

Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My lifes been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,

Dont lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me,

God wanted me now, He set me free.

Acknowledgements

In this time of bereavement, we still say God is in control.

Keep praying for our family that God will get the glory from

our lives. The family would like to acknowledge with deep

gratitude the expressions of love and concern towards us.

Special thanks to Hospice of Southwest Ohio and Sharonville

Pharmacy. Thank you to all the family and friends for your

prayers, loving support, contributions, flowers, cards and

gifts of love during this time of Steven Von Thomass promotion to glory!

The family of Steven Von Thomas

www.HerbWalker.com

513.251.6200

Homegoing Celebration

For the life of

Steven von thomas

Esquire

Service

Friday, June 19, 2015

Visitation 6:00 p.m. / Service 7:00 p.m.

Walker Funeral Home - Walnut Hills Chapel 1025 E. McMillan Street

Cincinnati, Ohio 45206

Rev. Ronald Green, Officiating

Sunrise Sunset

April 17, 1949 June 3. 2015

Obituary

Steven Von Thomas (Esquire as he would say) was born April 17, 1949. The one and only son of six Children born to the union of Lloyd M. and Egella D. Thomas (Sister Anita Thomas Bryant Mealor) all of which preceded him in death. Steven departed this life on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He wouldnt have had it any other way. Steven confessed to Christ in early childhood at Rockdale Baptist Church in Avondale. He attended Hays and Porter Schools, graduating from Taft High School in 1969, with a certificate in Cosmetology (which he took just to be with the ladies). Soon after graduating Steven was off to serve his country in the Vietnam War in the United States Army from 1969-1973. He married Leah Regina Williams in 1972. Over the next 13 years he worked for U. S. Postal Service and UPS. Later divorce and needing a change of life he relocated to San Antonio, Texas at end of 1985. In 1987, Steven met and married Dorothy Hall (who preceded him in death) and for the next 30 years was employed at First Presbyterian Church, visiting home often. After battling illness and coming home for his younger sister Anita Thomas Bryant Mealor Home Going Steven wanted his life circle to end here so he returned home April 22, 2015. He leaves to cherish his memory four daughters, Sheila, Shevonne (Ronald), Vonnya, Silky, all of Cincinnati, Ohio. Eleven grandchildren, Eight great-grandchildren, four sisters, Lloyd Jean Williams of San Antonio, Texas, Patricia Beard (Clyde) Alfretta C. Peak and Annetta Thomas of Cincinnati, Ohio, one Aunt, Margaret Evans and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. I want to give a special Thanks to Bonnie Willis (niece) of San Antonio, Texas for the care she gave before Steven return home.

Order of Service

Steven von thomas

Esquire

Parting ViewFamily and Friends

Old Testment Scripture Reading.Bonnie Brown

New Testment Scripture Reading.Barbara Enoch

Prayer .Clyde Beard

Military Honors..Military Honor Guard

SelectionTeddy P.

Tribute to my uncle..Kenneth Williams

Selection.I Can Only Imagine.. Jazmine Raquel

Praise Dancer..Renae Banks

Selection

Acknowledgments..

Selection.In This Place....Shanicca Solomon

Obituary..Read Silently

Eulogy..Rev. Ronald Green

Benediction.Rev. Ronald Green