Cpl. Thomas

Corporal Terance Ivey Thomas, Rockville City Police, 51, of Severn, Maryland, passed away April 17, 2015 at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital. Terance was born November 2, 1963 in Columbus, Georgia, the son of Col. James and Prince Anna Thomas. Terance was a decorated war veteran serving fourteen years in the United States Marine Corps including Special Forces - Force Reconnaissance, Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He later went on to serve another eight years in the Maryland Army National Guard while also beginning his career with the Rockville City Police Department. He served his country active duty again after the September 11th attacks as part of the stateside defense during Operation Enduring Freedom. Terance was loved and respected by his colleagues and the community and received several commendations during his seventeen year career with the department.

Terance found his church home at Lighthouse Church in Glen Burnie, where he was recently baptized and released the burden of his cancer battle to the Lord. He was devoted to God, his family, friends and the Baltimore Ravens.

In addition to his parents, Terance is survived by his loving wife of twenty-three years Heidi, cherished daughter Amber Rose, god-daughter Dabria Loman, sisters-in-law Brenna (Rocky) Alderman, Richele (Doug) Nealeigh, step mother-in-law Beverly Nutter, his nephews and nieces Ken, Brittany, Aubree, Tyra, Treye, Reaghan, Rylee, Graycen, Quinnlyn and Charlotte. Numerous other family members including his brothers and sisters of the Rockville City Police Department.

He was preceded in death by his brother Tyree Irvin Thomas, as well as his father-in-law and good friend, Truman Goodwin.

The family request memorial contributions to be made to the Race For Hope, at curebraintumors.org, TEAM Terance.

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