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Celebrating the life of

Mark Wooding Thomas, III

March 21, 1952 - November 02, 2025

Mark Wooding Thomas, III

Mark Wooding Thomas III of Savannah, GA, passed away on November 2, 2025.

Mark was born in Savannah, GA, and was the son of Mark Wooding Thomas Jr. and Billie Fletcher. He was also greatly influenced by his Grandmother Dammer and his aunts, Maynee, Dot and Betty who all helped raise him and his brothers. 

Mark was a proud graduate of the Savannah High School class of 1970 and an alumnus of Presbyterian College, 1974. While in Savannah, he worked at the Chatham County Tax Assessor’s Office and was always willing to lend a helping hand to the public.

Mark loved his church Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church and had been a member since his boyhood.  A Sunday school teacher for countless years to many youth at Wesley, he also served as the proud head coach of the multi-season, championship-winning, Wesley men’s softball team. He loved Wesley Gardens and often recounted innumerable memories spanning his entire life there. 

Mark cheered relentlessly for his Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, sometimes overzealously, along with all of his friends at the Mamalakis house. The beach was his second home. He loved: a Real Coke, a good recliner, fried chicken, The Andy Griffith show, a rare New York Strip, Ancient Aliens, Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys, games of all types, and sharing his food with his four-legged friends. His dislikes included: wastefulness and The Georgia Bulldogs.

Mark’s most proud achievement was his family, including his 5 grandchildren. He never failed to tell any of them how proud he was of them. He loved to tell them spooky stories, wrestle them and wind them up, and always enjoyed a game of first bounce with them. He was also very proud that he taught both of his daughters how to throw a pretty spiral.

Mark had a life changing stroke in August 2017. Since then, he has been a miracle, beating all odds. His family is so grateful for the 8 extra bonus years we had with him and is forever indebted to the countless people who loved, supported, visited and rehabilitated Mark.

Mark is preceded in death by his parents (obviously) because he was 73 years of age but also by his spunky and warm-hearted brother, Walter Thomas.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marion Thomas; his two daughters Frances (Josh) Squyres of Los Angeles, CA and Katherine (Bryan) Donahue of Jupiter, FL; and five incredible grand-children: Bryce, Miller, JJ, Pansy and Cole. He is also survived by his brother, Bill Thomas of Amelia Island, FL; his favorite and only cousin, Steve Huggins of South Carolina; and his lifelong best friend Billy Bradley, who always lost to Mark in any competition.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. Go Jackets!

A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at the Fox & Weeks Hodgson Chapel. There will be a funeral service at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the Fox & Weeks Hodgson Chapel. 

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My condolences and prayers to the family during this difficult time.

- Teresa Gregory Hallstein , Savannah, Georgia

So very sorry for your loss. Prayers to Marion and girls.

- Debbie and Dan Shealy, Sav , Ga

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So very sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Prayers for comfort and healing!

- Belinda Burnett, Savannah , Ga

My most sincere condolences for your great loss. His memory will live on through all the love he gave.

- Gina Porras, Los Angeles , CA

He will be missed!

- Rrrrrrrrrrrrrebecca, Sav, GA

We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Hugs to all of you in this difficult time. We wish we could be there in person to support and hug you all, but will be thinking of you all week (and more).

- Nic Murray and Steve and Harriet Graham, Bend, OR

My Deepest Sympathies

- Asa Bogren, Santa Monica , CA

Mark was such an amazing person with a heart of gold, contagious smile, and the best sense of humor. Love to my second family growing up, Marion, Katherine, and Frances, I love you all so much. -Brooke Moeller

- Brooke Moeller, Trent Woods, NC

My Condolences to Mark and.his family and to Walter and Bill. I knew Mark since the 1st grade and remember as being a heck of a basketball player in the games in his driveway. Didn't see him very often but when I did he never failed to give me a big old hug. RIP Mark

- Tommy Broderick, Richmond Hill, Georgia

I am so very sorry to hear about Mark. Thinking of you during this difficult time and sending strength to your family. May his memory be everlasting.

- Magdaline Sideris, SAVANNAH, GA

What a guy!!Always fun to be around! Spent many an hour playing ball ( of all sorts) with Mark! A professional story teller. Had an anecdote about most things! He was loved and will be missed! I think I just heard the Lord say "Batter Up--Mark Thomas " !!!

- Gerald Benson, Savannah, GA

Mark was a great guy to have met he was a genuine person, great coach, and mentor.

- Albert Marcantonio , Savannah , GA

So very sorry, we all loved him! Prayers for all of you.

- Jeni Ellis-Riggs, Savannah, GA

Some folks just make a tremendous impact on our hearts. When anyone is around The Mark Thomas family, this is true. Mark had that kind of personality. It was a blessing to have been his friend. He will be missed!! Love and prayers to his family.

- Keith and Sue Ellis, Savannah, Ga

Sending my condolences and prayers for the family. Mark was a great guy.

- Nancy Martin, Waverly , GA

We are so sorry for the loss of Mark and pray that Marion and their daughters, Frances and Katherine, find peace knowing that their dad is in Heaven and that they will remember the many years of happiness they had together.

- Brent and Debbie Rose, Savannah, GA

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200


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