John Morgan Thomas
October 12, 1926 ~ February 4, 2012
John Morgan Thomas, of Gainesville, VA., died on Saturday, February 4 at the Great Falls Assisted Living. Loving husband of 60 years to Evalyn Thomas; devoted father of Michael (Kathy) Thomas and Kathleen(Gary)Gardner. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Kelley (Mike) Rodgers, Melissa (Stephen) Plastino, Lindsay Gardner, Christine Thomas, Stephen Gardner and Julie Thomas and two cherished great-grandchildren, Jack and Ryan Rodgers. John moved to Washington, DC in 1951 and worked for the State Department. He served overseas in the Philppines from 1965-1969 and retired in 1979 as Assistant Secretary of State for Administration. John enjoyed spending his life as the Patriarch of his loving family. Contributions may be made to your charity of your choice.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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My sympathies to John’s family. He was much admired.
As a young junior officer, I had the good fortune to meet John on a few occasions and to witness his extaordinary leadership and managerial skills. Many of his accomplishments live on to this day in the Department. My sincerest condolences to his family.
I offer my condolences to John’s family. He set a wonderful example for so many of us, first in the Department and later in his volunteer service as Chair of the State Department Federal Credit Union’s Board of Directors. We are enriched by his life and his service.
Dear Thomas Family – it deeply saddened me to learn yesterday of John’s passing. He was a friend whom I greatly admired for his keen understanding of people, his dedication to his work and for his extraordinary abilities as Assistant Secretary of State for Administration. John was a major figure in the lives of literally thousands of people who never knew him. He was the Department’s provider. Please accept my sincerest condolences. May he rest in peace.