Isaiah Thomas

HUDSON FALLS - With great sorrow, we announce that our beloved son, Isaiah Thomas, has entered the embrace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the age of 32. Isaiah was the youngest of three sons born to Clarence T. Thomas, Sr. and Rebecca L. (Hoag) Thomas.

Isaiah worked as a machine operator at Pregis in Glens Falls, where he made many friends. He was a 2009 graduate of Hudson Falls Senior High School, where he excelled in athletics, particularly football. He received numerous awards, including the 2007 West Division First Team Special Teams Punter Award, First Team Offense Tight End Award, First Team Class B West Football Tight End/Punter Award, and the First Team All-Independent Council High Jump Award. In 2008, he was honored with the Class B West Division First Team All-Star’s Defensive Linebacker Award, Section 2 Football Class B West Division First Team Linebacker Award, Section 2 Class B Champion’s NYS Regional Champion’s and NYS Semi-Finalists recognition, and the First Team All-Foothills 4x100 Meter Relay Award.

Isaiah was known for his kind heart and unwavering support for others. He had a deep love for the outdoors, enjoying activities such as camping, cliff jumping, boating, hiking, and his recently discovered passion for photography. His family and friends were his world, and he loved them unconditionally.

Isaiah is survived by his loving parents, Clarence and Rebecca Thomas; grandparents, Frederick and Vivian (Hoag) Norton; brothers, Clarence "TJ" T. Thomas, Jr., and Charles A. Thomas; aunts, Mary Jane L. Tifft (Jack), Bernadette A. Michael, Anne L. Hubbard (Ty), Victoria Mason, Henrietta Durham, Janie Durham, Vivian Williams, and Sofia Thomas; uncles, Edward F. Hoag (Connie), Rolland G. Hoag (Paulina), and William Thomas; nephews, Trey A. Thomas, Maverick J. Thomas, and Xander M. Thomas; niece, Stella E. Thomas; and many cousins and friends who will miss his free spirit dearly.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Marvin L. Hoag, Sr.; paternal grandfather, Joseph C. Thomas; paternal grandmother, Lucille Thomas; aunt, Ida Boyd; and uncles, Marvin L. Hoag, Jr., and Joseph A. Thomas.

Calling hours will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte 9 and/or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

A celebration of life will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Bay Road Church, 1167 Bay Road, Lake George, New York, 12845, followed by a graveside service at Union Cemetery, 8 Schuyler St., Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

Family and friends are invited for further fellowship at Kingsbury Volunteer Fire Department, 3715 Burgoyne Ave, Hudson Falls, NY 12839 following the graveside service. 

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