Alfonso Thomas was born July 9, 1936 to Leon and Erner Thomas in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and he was one of eight children. Alfonso attended the Harrison Schools in Oklahoma County. He accepted Christ at an early age and united with Church of the Living God under the leadership of Bishop Fizer. Later in life he moved to California. He united in marriage to Ruby Bowie, and to their union two sons were born. Later he met the love of his life Shari Oakes five sons was born to their union. Alfonzo was blessed to own his plumbing business, he loved to build and he loved helping his family and friends. He is preceded in death by both parents, two sisters: Emestine Mcvea and Gloria Mae Hammons. Two sons: Carlos Oakes, Alonso Thomas. Alfonzo leaves to cherish his memories, eight sons: Alonso and Alfonso Thomas II, Derrick and Ducky Thomas, Elliott, Alberto, Marcus, and Tony Oakes all of Oklahoma City, Alfreda Lesley and Charolette Robinson of Oklahoma City, OK. Four sisters: Barbara Ann Carle, Sylvia Arbertha, Sharon Hill all of Oklahoma City, OK. Rose Harries of Newark, NJ. Three brothers: Albert Thomas of Las Vegas, NV, Hennery Thomas, Leon Thomas all of Oklahoma City, OK. One great aunt: Ester Lee Rowland. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many other relatives and friends.