Attorney Derrick Thomas, 61, of Moseley, Virginia, entered eternal rest on December 17th, 2023, after succumbing to complications associated with scleroderma. Derrick hails from his beloved city, South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

He was the Founder and Principal of The Thomas Law Firm, PLLC. in North Chesterfield, VA. He was also a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served his country as a Judge Advocate General prior to private practice.

Derrick was a servant leader within his family, church, and community. Always going the extra mile to make a meaningful difference, he made sure the job got done the right way and with a smile. He was a proud and long-term member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., specifically active within The Richmond (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Derrick was also a member of the Social Lodge #6 of Prince Hall Free & Accepted Masons, and the Mocha Temple No. 7, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. And he was also an avid golfer and active member of his Big Dawg Golf group. He was a devout Philadelphia Eagles and Sixers #1 fan. He loved his hometown teams.

He is survived by his loving family who adore him, his wife, Linda Thomas; daughter, Gianna Thomas, two sons, Evian Thomas and Corbin Thomas (Savannah Thomas); grandchildren Jayden King and Layla Thomas; mother, Elise Fisher; brother, Darryl Thomas (Stacey Thomas); sister, Michelle Drummond; stepfather, Ronald Fisher; stepbrother, Douglas Fisher (Yolanda Fisher); stepsisters, Karen Stokes; Tammy Fisher; Theresa Fisher and a host of other close relatives and friends.