Thomas was born January 3rd, 1926 in Columbus Mississippi. He passed away on Sunday, August 22nd, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaiah and Mary Jane Lang; wife, Emma Lang; his daughter, Thomasine Lang; two sons, George Lang and John Earl Lang. His siblings, Hawkins Sr, Isaiah Jr, Eddie, John and surviving brother, Patrick Lang; sisters, Lucy Porter, Alkie Brown, Cassie Wiley, Culver Lang, Kathy May Lang, Ada Lang. He was a Union Steward & Entrepreneur.