Mr. Darian Thomas

January 2, 2022

Mr. Darian Anthony Thomas transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Augusta University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. Darian was born on December 16, 1970 in Augusta, GA to James Boatwright and Frances Thomas. At an early age, he acknowledged and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and joined Jesus Christ Tabernacle. Prior to his peaceful departure from this life, Darian enjoyed a successful 22-year career in the transportation industry as a long-distance 18-wheeler truck driver. Darian was also an enthusiastic fan of the Atlanta Falcons, Alabama Roll Tide, and University of Georgia Bulldogs football teams. Aside from his passion of driving trucks, he also enjoyed swimming, reading, writing and drawing. Darian is preceded in death by his beloved godbrother, Lonnie Jackson, Jr; and grandparents: Ananias (Thelma Lott) Thomas and Willie (Lucille) Boatwright. His beautiful life will forever be cherished and remembered by his two daughters: Shynique (Quay) McDowell of Columbia, SC and of Jaharia Bronson of Augusta, GA; his mother, Frances (Melvin) Kelly of Augusta, GA; his father, James Boatwright of Augusta, GA; three sisters: Tasha (Jimi) Scott of Lima, OH; Angelia (Avery) Witter; Anna (Victor) Dukes all of North Augusta, SC; his godparents, Pastor Lonnie (Kathleen) Jackson of Aiken, SC; his godsister, Rosalind Jackson of Aiken, SC; two grandchildren, six nieces and nephews; a host of family and friends.