Ernest Eugene Thomas, Sr. was born on November 1, 1945 to Carl Robert Thomas, Sr. and Louise B. Thomas. Although Ernest faced many challenges and obstacles in life, he was able navigate his way to being promoted to the position of Crew Foreman with Asplundh Tree Expert Company and served in that capacity for many years. Ernest was also talented in the Culinary Arts discipline. He worked in his elderly years at food service restaurants like Denny's and Bob Evans.

Ernest transitioned to be with the most high on August 12, 2026. He was preceded in transitioning by his parents, Carl and Louise, sisters Carlene and Marlene (twins), Rose, Mary, Bertha, Barbara and Juanita; brothers Carl Jr., Charles, Clarence, Hubert Dickson, Jr., Earl, Gerald, and Brother-in-Laws James C. Davis and Sammy L. Johnson;

Sister-in-Laws Joanne Thomas and Savetta Thomas; son Ernest Thomas, Jr, and daughter DeShawn "Shonny" Hill. He is survived by sister Peggy E. Davis of Akron, Fiancee Linda Bray of Akron, and Sister-in-Law Michelle Vinson; sons Andre McNabb, Ernest Bennett, John Bennett, Carl Thomas, and Keith Harrison; daughters Dr. Michelle "Angel" Lynette (Ray) Collins of Michigan, twins Everlee Johnson and Everlynn Vinson, Mary Davis, Twila Bennett, Yolanda "Lonnie" Simmons, Tasha Thomas, Alicia (JaSaun) Booker, and Domica Sales, all of Akron; Special lifetime friend Felton Shropshire, a host of other cousins, nephews, nieces, grand children, great grand children, and great, great grand children, other family members, ex-wives, and friends.

May his soul be blessed, guided, and protected as he undertakes the journey to join our ancestors.