Edgar Russell Thomas, Sr.
October 29, 1941- October 31, 2020
Edgar Russell Thomas, Sr., 80, of Dunkirk passed away October 31, 2020. He was born October 29, 1941 to Samuel and Elsie (Stallings) Thomas. Edgar grew up and graduated school in 1959 in Calvert County. He enjoyed going to the American Legion for dinners and dancing. With family he farmed tobacco but also worked as an equipment operator eventually retiring from Southern Maryland Cable. After retiring his passion was Garden Tractor pulling. He, his wife, son and friends built a pulling track on their property and hosted, along with the Chesapeake Garden Tractor Pullers, many pulls for adults and children. He really enjoyed seeing others participate and have fun. He was a very generous person and will be missed dearly.
Edgar is survived by his wife Margaret “Emily” Parks-Thomas, son Edgar Russell Thomas Jr. of Dunkirk, grandsons Brian Thomas and Randy Thomas (Brittany Tice), great-grandson Gage Thomas, brother in law Samuel Parks and sister in law Gloria Parks.
Visitation
Services
- Memorial Visitation
Saturday, November 14, 2020
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Interment
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5 Nov 2020
7:57am
I am so sorry to hear that you lost Edgar Russell. I did not realize he was sick. I will miss seeing him at our reunions. I am in Florida now but will be home on the 9th and hope to be able to attend the service. Mary Gott
City
Solomons
State
Maryland
5 Nov 2020
9:43am
Emily and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Edgar Russell. Always had a smile and something nice to say. Will never forget him.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
City
Deale
State
Maryland
5 Nov 2020
11:32am
I can’t put into words how much I will miss this fine man. He was our energizer bunny at the tractor pulls. He will be missed by so many.
City
EDGEWATER
State
MD
5 Nov 2020
1:35pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
MD
5 Nov 2020
2:57pm
Truly sorry to hear about Edgar. I will certainly miss all the laughs and great times we shared on Friday nights at Abner’s Crabhouse. He was a true friend to Sam and I. Sending prayers 🙏 and condolences to you and your family. Much love❤️. MJ and Sam Chaney
City
Owings
State
Md
5 Nov 2020
3:55pm
I am so sorry to hear about Edgar Russell, I missed him and Emily so much. I love them both very much. Prayers for family.
City
Prince Frederick
State
Md
5 Nov 2020
4:26pm
My heart along with my mom’s Hattie Rickett is broken, Edgar Russell was a great man and we loved him and Emily very much. Prayers for the family.
City
Prince Frederick
State
Maryland
5 Nov 2020
8:27pm
Met Edgar and his Family through a mutual Friend. Kind hearted, Fun-loving family.
We had a brief time together. There was a lot fun and tractor pulls on the property.
Treasured memories I will never forget.
One smart and sharp fella.
It is our Loss. He will truly be missed.
City
Edgewater
State
Md
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I am so sorry to hear that you lost Edgar Russell. I did not realize he was sick. I will miss seeing him at our reunions. I am in Florida now but will be home on the 9th and hope to be able to attend the service. Mary Gott
Emily and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Edgar Russell. Always had a smile and something nice to say. Will never forget him.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I can’t put into words how much I will miss this fine man. He was our energizer bunny at the tractor pulls. He will be missed by so many.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Truly sorry to hear about Edgar. I will certainly miss all the laughs and great times we shared on Friday nights at Abner’s Crabhouse. He was a true friend to Sam and I. Sending prayers 🙏 and condolences to you and your family. Much love❤️. MJ and Sam Chaney
I am so sorry to hear about Edgar Russell, I missed him and Emily so much. I love them both very much. Prayers for family.
My heart along with my mom’s Hattie Rickett is broken, Edgar Russell was a great man and we loved him and Emily very much. Prayers for the family.
Met Edgar and his Family through a mutual Friend. Kind hearted, Fun-loving family.
We had a brief time together. There was a lot fun and tractor pulls on the property.
Treasured memories I will never forget.
One smart and sharp fella.
It is our Loss. He will truly be missed.