It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the sudden passing of Cordell Thomas Jr. on June 13th. Cordell was the cherished husband of our dear friend and co-worker Amber and a loving father to 3 of his cousins, whom they adopted 12 years ago. He cherished his role as a father and poured his heart into guiding and protecting them.

Cordell's kindness, selflessness, and generosity touched the lives of so many. His devotion to his faith and his family was boundless.

Though he walked through pain, he did so with grace. He won his 8 year battle with Thymoma by how he lived - with love, courage and purpose. Cordell's life was a testament to quiet strength, devotion to family and a heart that never stopped giving.

This devastating loss has left a deep void, and we, as family and friends, are coming together to support Amber. We are raising funds to help cover the funeral expenses and ease the immediate financial burdens she now faces. All contributions will be directly transferred to Amber through GoFundMe.

No contribution is too small. Without life insurance, every donation, share, and message of support will be deeply appreciated. If you had the privilege of knowing Cordell, you know the depth of his love and how deeply he was loved by all who knew him.

Please keep Amber, Malik, Chase, Jayden, his parents, grandmother and other close family and friends in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this incredibly difficult time.