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Otis L. Thomas Jr.

By T.J. Woodward

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  Otis L. Thomas Jr., 57, of Maryland, formerly of Batavia, passed away on Saturday September 21, 2019 in Silver Spring, MD. He was born in Batavia on November 1, 1961 to the late Otis L. Thomas Sr. and Ruth (Hatcher) Stinson of Gates Chili. In addition to his father, Otis is predeceased his brother; Titus Stinson.

Otis will be remembered for his love for all who knew him, as he spread it abroad. Everyone could feel his love and his infectious smile could light up the room.  He was a loyal and caring man who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially his children and grandchildren.

In addition to his mother, Otis is survived by his wife; Brandy (Mordue) Thomas of MD.; children Otis (Nicole) Thomas III of Batavia, Victor (Kristyn) Thomas of Batavia, Dionna Thomas of Batavia and Nicholas Scott of MD.; siblings Ocie (Al) Swilley of FL., Tyrone (Mary) Stinson of Buffalo, Kevin Thomas of Rochester, Charlotte Thomas of Gates, Tamar Stinson of Buffalo, Onita Thomas of Gates-Chili, Dexter Stinson of Rochester, Rosa (Abrham) Cotton of Rochester, Regina Stinson of Rochester and Michael Stinson of Peekskill; 8 grandchildren along with a host of  Godchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday October 3, 2019 from 6:00-9:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 12:00PM Funeral Service will be held on Saturday October 5, 2019 at the Cornerstone Church 8020 Bank St. Rd. Batavia, NY 14020.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.

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