Kenneth Allen Thomas was born on July 17th 1959 to Edward Benjamin Thomas and Lillie Mae Thomas. Kenneth grew up as the youngest of four children; Dolores Dodd, Sandra Harris and Edward Benjamin Thomas Jr. on Woodhill Ave in Cleveland, Ohio. Kenneth has been preceded in life by Sandra Harris and Edward Benjamin Thomas Jr, Edward Benjamin Thomas, Lillie Mae Thomas and survived by Dolores Dodd.

Following graduation from John Hay High School in 1977; Kenneth became employed with LTV Steel remaining with the company for about 15 years. Throughout his life Kenneth developed and practiced several talents such as Karate, Kung Fu, Architectural Drafting and Baseball. Kenneth was also a very Skilled Carpenter able to design and build almost anything with his hands. Kenneth Thomas was also an avid Browns Fan always holding out hope that “this is our year!”
Having once aspired to become a Navy Pilot; Kenneth continued to have an interest in Aeronautics often building model planes and flying them. He enjoyed anything having to do with NASA, Space and Science. Concerning Faith he most closely identified himself with the Catholic Faith a long held tradition of his family. His music of choice; JAZZ, JAZZ, and more JAZZ!
Kenneth leaves behind two adult children Bridgette Thomas and Brandon Thomas. One sister Dolores Dodd. His former Wife Adria Appleton Thomas, nephews Derrell Dane Harris and Vincent Dodd. Nieces Darlene Calhoun, Shawna Baxter and Shalonda Harris as well as several great nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition; The brother in law of his late sister Sandra Harris; Darryl Harris.