Lewie Pilcher Thomas III

In Loving Memory of Lewie Pilcher Thomas III Lewie Pilcher Thomas III, 65, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on August 25, 2024, in Augusta, Georgia. Lewie was born on October 5, 1958, in Augusta, Georgia, to the late Lewie Pilcher Thomas, Jr. and Marguerite Thomas Wynn. He was the fifth child of seven children in that union. Two siblings, Karen Thomas and Shirley Iris Randolph, preceded him in death. Lewie graduated from Governor Thomas Johnson High School, Frederick, Maryland, in 1976. He also graduated from Frostburg State University with a degree in Recreation. In his early years, Lewie worked in Frederick for the Parks and Recreation Commission for two years and in the Sheriff's Office for six months. He worked seven years as the Correctional Recreation Supervisor at the Maryland Correctional Training Center in Hagerstown. From there, he became a Group Counselor at Victor Cullen Academy and was later selected as the Athletic Director. After retiring from the State of Maryland, he continued to work with the Washington County Highway Department. Lewie had a great love for sports and was very competitive. He played semi-pro basketball for Craig Paving and for the Frederick Flyers. Lewie, aka Big Lew, was involved with several softball teams that played route ball on a state and national level, including Livingston Jewelers, Tailgaters, and Funkstown Moose. He was an avid bowler and still holds the house record for duck pin total game set at Turner's Bowling Alley. He loved the Baltimore Ravens and enjoyed attending games with his friends. He helped to create the Hub City Home Run Derby, which donated over $20,000 to support the local military and the Wounded Warrior Project. Big Lew was a loving father, brother, uncle, and friend. He was considered the life of the party, especially if there was a DJ or Karaoke. His getting up to sing was always a crowd-pleaser and would fill an empty dance floor. He leaves to cherish his memories: his daughter, Rachel Thomas; his son, Lewie P. Thomas IV; four sisters, Geraldine (Lawerance) Bryant, Dianne Thomas-Weedon, Sharon Andrews, and Yolanda Mccoy; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He will be remembered for his love, kindness, generosity, and patience toward everyone. He will be dearly missed. A Celebration of Life will be at 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Potomac Fish and Game Club, 14241 Falling Waters Rd, Williamsport, Maryland 21795. Online condolences are accepted at www.chanceandhydrick.com.

Lewie Pilcher Thomas III

October 5, 1958 - August 25, 2024