Clyde Monroe Thomas
November 2, 1956 ~ May 5, 2013
Obituary
Clyde Monroe Thomas, Jr.
Dunn Loring, VA
Clyde "Monroe" Thomas, Jr., age 56, died at home in Dunn Loring on Sunday, May 5, 2013. The cause of death was a seven month battle with multiple myeloma. Monroe was born on November 2, 1956 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey to Clyde Monroe Thomas, Sr. and Helen Ann Thomas. He attended Roxbury High School in Succasunna, NJ and graduated with a degree in Business Administration in 1980 from Costal Carolina (then an extension of the University of South Carolina) in Conway, South Carolina. Monroe served as Student Body President for two years while attending Costal. Prior to moving to Northern Virginia thirty years ago, Monroe lived in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
For three year, Monroe worked as the Executive Director for Conservative Caucus. For many years, Monroe has worked as a realtor with both Town and Country and Long and Foster Realities in Vienna, Virginia where he was a member of the Gold Team and President's Club. As a licensed broker, Monroe owned a property management company, Foremost Property Management which provided full service care for investment properties.
Monroe was a member of the Republican Party, realtor and broker and was a lifetime member of the NAR Million Dollar Club, NVAR Top Producers, and Top 1% Nationwide.
An Evangelical Christian, Monroe was a long time member of McLean Bible Church prior to transferring his membership to Calvary ChapelDC Metro Campus over a year ago. He was an active member in both churches.
Monroe is survived by his brother, Dr. John C. Thomas, 53 years old of Lynchburg, Virginia where he is a Professor in the Center of Counseling and Family Studies at Liberty University. Also surviving Monroe are sister-in-law Denise Thomas of Lynchburg, niece Katie Thomas, and nephew Stephen C. Thomas. He leaves behind his much loved dogs, Pookie and Nellie, who will be adopted by John and Denise. Monroe was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Monroe Thomas, Sr. and Helen Ann McCaffrey Thomas, mother.
The Memorial Service will be held at McLean Bible Church (8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, Virginia; phone is 703-790-5590), on Friday, May 17 at 7 pm. As requested by Monroe, he will be cremated and his ashes sprinkled over his parents' grave in Myrtle Beach at a later date.
Following the service, friends are welcomed to gather at Monroe's home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to either Calvary ChapelDC Metro Campus Haitian Orphanage at PO Box 6571, Falls Church, VA 22040 or Fairfax County Humane Society (http://www.hsfc.org/support_donations.php).
John and Denise express their deep gratitude to Calvary ChapelDC Metro Campus, Capital Caring Hospice, Daniel Gericke, Katie Thomas, and his many friends for their incredible help, support, and prayers.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Clyde Monroe Thomas, Jr.
Dunn Loring, VA
Clyde "Monroe" Thomas, Jr., age 56, died at home in Dunn Loring on Sunday, May 5, 2013. The cause of death was a seven month battle with multiple myeloma. Monroe was born on November 2, 1956 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey to Clyde Monroe Thomas, Sr. and Helen Ann Thomas. He attended Roxbury High School in Succasunna, NJ and graduated with a degree in Business Administration in 1980 from Costal Carolina (then an extension of the University of South Carolina) in Conway, South Carolina. Monroe served as Student Body President for two years while attending Costal. Prior to moving to Northern Virginia thirty years ago, Monroe lived in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
For three year, Monroe worked as the Executive Director for Conservative Caucus. For many years, Monroe has worked as a realtor with both Town and Country and Long and Foster Realities in Vienna, Virginia where he was a member of the Gold Team and President's Club. As a licensed broker, Monroe owned a property management company, Foremost Property Management which provided full service care for investment properties.
Monroe was a member of the Republican Party, realtor and broker and was a lifetime member of the NAR Million Dollar Club, NVAR Top Producers, and Top 1% Nationwide.
An Evangelical Christian, Monroe was a long time member of McLean Bible Church prior to transferring his membership to Calvary ChapelDC Metro Campus over a year ago. He was an active member in both churches.
Monroe is survived by his brother, Dr. John C. Thomas, 53 years old of Lynchburg, Virginia where he is a Professor in the Center of Counseling and Family Studies at Liberty University. Also surviving Monroe are sister-in-law Denise Thomas of Lynchburg, niece Katie Thomas, and nephew Stephen C. Thomas. He leaves behind his much loved dogs, Pookie and Nellie, who will be adopted by John and Denise. Monroe was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Monroe Thomas, Sr. and Helen Ann McCaffrey Thomas, mother.
The Memorial Service will be held at McLean Bible Church (8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, Virginia; phone is 703-790-5590), on Friday, May 17 at 7 pm. As requested by Monroe, he will be cremated and his ashes sprinkled over his parents' grave in Myrtle Beach at a later date.
Following the service, friends are welcomed to gather at Monroe's home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to either Calvary ChapelDC Metro Campus Haitian Orphanage at PO Box 6571, Falls Church, VA 22040 or Fairfax County Humane Society (http://www.hsfc.org/support_donations.php).
John and Denise express their deep gratitude to Calvary ChapelDC Metro Campus, Capital Caring Hospice, Daniel Gericke, Katie Thomas, and his many friends for their incredible help, support, and prayers.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Monroe was a sweet man with a wonderful sense of humor. He was a true friend to me for over 40 years. I will always miss him, but am thankful he is now complete and whole and with his Lord.
As my older and only brother I will miss him. it was an honor to be present at his passing
Monroe had a heart of gold and a fantastic sense of humor. He could make me laugh so easy, sometimes with just a look. I will miss his friendship.
You were loved and will be missed. You had become more than a person I worked with, you had become a friend.
Monroe, I respected you professionally and so enjoyed getting to know you. You were such a wonderful person and fun to talk with. I will miss you and think of you often. I just really liked your style!
I’m not even sure what the right words are to say here. Monroe, you were one of the first people to help me deal with my sexuality and come out of the closet back in 1995. You helped me through many of my ups and downs that I’ve dealt with in this lifetime. You offered me a place to stay when I came back to visit after moving away. You made me laugh when I needed it most. You helped me when I went through tragic relationships that were abusive and you listened to my grief after losing my business. In some ways, you were a good teacher for me in areas of my life that I had trouble facing. I want to thank you for all of this and for everything else we shared together. You were a good friend and in many ways, one of the main reasons why God is the most important part of my life now. I will miss you and always love you.
Monroe was good friend and will be missed! We met about twenty two years ago during a difficult time in my life and he was always wonderfully supportive. Though I am sad to hear of his passing I know I will see him again!
Monroe, I love you, and I will always miss you.
Monroe….You always put a smile on my face when we would chat or meet, then I heard of your passing and my smile faded but, I also know you are now at peace. You were always quick witted and I loved our bantering sessions which you always seem to start but, you knew deep down you would lose in the end…..I shall miss that! I ( Ernie ) got to spend 11 days with you in April of this year, and I shall cherish that time as long as I am around. We never got to do that second vacation we had talked about, mostly because our work seemed to get in the way. 🙁 So, we shall do that trip when we meet up again old friend! Love ya big guy and you are already missed a great deal!
Although I only knew Monroe through extensive real estate dealings. He was honest, very knowledgeable, and likable. Monroe will be sorely missed.
Monroe was a very active person and could never stop to take a breath. He was a wonderful person and a very helpful person to anyone. Monroe helped me buy to houses and sell two houses he never stopped until he found me what I wanted and needed. He will be truly missed by me.
Truly a wonderful person. Our loss is heaven’s gain!
Monroe, You were easily the most interesting person I have ever had a conversation with. I will always cherish our lunch’s at Joe’s where the conversation would drift from politics to religion to sexuality and back again. Save me a seat at the next pizza buffet and you can again clue me into the workings of the world.
Monroe was our neighbor, realtor and property manager for 21 years. I can still see his fabulous smile and hear his great laugh. He gave us many words of professional wisdom over the years, which we greatly appreciated. I’m very sorry I won’t be able to make the funeral tomorrow, but I will be keeping all of his family and friends in my thoughts and prayers. Kelly Simons
We will miss him.
Have known Monroe for 23 years. Being a Realtor myself in Myrtle Beach, SC, asked him to help me with the purchase of my son’s townhouse in Vienna. He was always, patient, courteous and empathic. Whenever he would come to the beach he would call me. Will miss him a lot, although I know he is in a better place.
John, Please accept my deepest sympathy. I can’t find the words to express my feelings right now. I am in shock and hurting from the loss of my friend of so many years. Bless you and your wife for adopting Monroe’s dogs. I know how much they meant to him.
Monroe, I will remember your warm smile..
I will miss my dear friend of thirty three years very much. He always knew how to set me up with his quick wit and humor and I always unsuspectingly fell for it. Nothing can ever replace the many fond momories that I’ll Have of Monroe. Tom
Monroe was a true gentleman not to be forgotten.
Monroe was a calm, cheerful, wise, and intelligent voice to us as we found our first rental after marriage…and our first home….and our second home ….and briefly working together. Along the way we became friends sharing a special blend of serious reflections and many chuckles. I wonder how many lives Monroe touched in much the same way. How glorious for him to be with the Lord now enjoying one long “best day ever”! Much Love from Dave and Jennifer.
I met Monroe in 1981; we began laughing as soon as we started talking. I last saw him in 2011, as I left the USA to work through my churchs missions board. We laughed then, too. I still think about him with a smile, recalling some shared joke or unexpected innuendo. He was the best companion in adventure. Buffets, road trips, dog-rescue missions, Christian concertseverything benefited from his presence. He was funny, smart, caring (and an amazing housekeeper!), making friends easily. Much of his success came from his integrity and commitment to serving others. But also from the fact that he was so much fun. It does not yet fit into my head that I will never again come to his home, climb the walkway, and hear that riotous barking as the doorbell rings. I know some of his friends and fans, and am comforted to know that whenever we speak of him, we will again feel his unique, sweet character. RIP, old palnot asleep but more awake than ever, in peace, love and joy. See you later!
Monroe, You helped me with my townhome and that crazy neighbor! You made me laugh, you gave me good advice, you made sure I would be okay by introducing me to Richie Property Managament. You always greeted me with great happiness making me smile. I can’t thank you enough! I am so very sorry to hear of your passing as you will be missed here. The Lord must have wanted to have your smiles and laughter more up there so now you will be with him and we will be here knowing how much the Angels will laugh and sing to have you there. I only hope to be like you! Thank you!
Monroe started out as my landlord back in 1991. We became friends soon after. We went on many vacations together around the US and Canada. Monroe also was my agent in purchasing my first home. He always treated me like family. And he was humorous, loving and charitable to many.
Monroe was a dear man. I lived in NJ for many years and I would travel down to the D.C. area to visit with Monroe and other friends on a regular basis. Monroe will be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Monroe was one of my closest friends in life. His wry sense of humor, his loving heart and his wonderful advice will be missed by me until I see him again. I could share many stories about him but one happened just the other day. A lady standing next to me who I did not know asked me who had died. I was stunned and didn’t know what to say. She stated that he was right there and that he wanted me to know that I am a good person and to keep my chin up. Still stunned, I only could say thank you. I have never had a doubt that he would be with our Lord, but his words of comfort after he has seen Him mean more to me than words can express. So in response Monroe, I say, until we meet again.
Good Memories will be carried with you and his animals. God bless you in your time of sorrow.
Monroe is a dear friend. We are glad to have known him. He is such an honest, good and decent man. He will be missed. Jose & Lourdes Salvosa
My dear Friend Monroe: I never got to say goodbye. You were a great and dear friend. A good, honest friend and you will be missed so much. Rest in heaven. My condolences to his family.
My Heart and Prayers go out to the family of Monroe Thomas. I met Monroe in 2001 at McLean Bible Church. I was new to the area and looking for a home for my soon to be hubby and I. Our budget small, but Monroe never made is feel any different from his customers with a larger budget. I loved Monroe from day one because of his honesty and his Love for The Lord. Monroe had a wonderful heart and would help anyone in need. We also shared a love for animals. Monroe has been my trusted Real Estate Agent and friend for over 12 years. I’m going to miss him so much. When we were together we always had a wonderful time. I love and will miss you Monroe <3
Monroe was a part of our Wednesday Bible Study at McLean Bible Church for many years. A great, gentle man with a kind heart and a lifetime of patience at his side. He is truly missed.
Monroe(mumph) ,as we called him back in the 70s were a pair and dated from 1974tb-1975,. While he was studying at Lynchburg Bible College , he would drive home every weekend to spend time with me and attend our beloved church,Brookdale Baptist Church. W e were both members of the youth group there called the young majority and he did the electrical work with other friends and members and I sang. We traveled to Bermuda in1974 with this same group and He bought me a sunday at the prestigious Southhampton Princess hotel, as a treat. We had been eating camp food while performing in Bermuda. AS time would have it .we split apart, and heard form each other a few times a year. I will always remember his vibrant smile, and deep , awesome laugh,and bright blue eyes. I miss you already,my friend
I decided to research a few past friendships as in “where’re they now”, and Monroe over the past few months have been on my mind. The shock and surprise of his passing threw me in a stupor. You’re missed, my friend.
Three years in heaven now. Three years of peace, contentment, joy and wholeness. No more dark night of the soul, no more pain.