The Legacy of Bishop Donn Thomas

On the morning of Thursday April 27th, 2023 world renowned worshipper, Bishop Donn Thomas became a citizen of heaven. He served as an ordained minister in six churches in Ohio, California and Georgia - a service record spanning over 50 years of consistent ministry. Donn was a deeply committed family man. He and his wife LaVoughn, who consistently provided support and prayers for his ministry, have been married for 50 years. They have been blessed to have a twenty-eight year old son, Micah.

From childhood, Donn had a deep love and calling to lead people into the presence of God through worship. In Donn's own words, “I am deeply moved with compassion when I see two people, or seventy thousand, worshipping and praising God."

Donn Thomas has been associated with various music companies such as Word Music Group on the Myrrh label, Benson Music, Kingsway Music (England), Hosanna Integrity Music, and Urban Sounds Music. He was associated with Word Music Group and Maranatha! Music, where he co-wrote with Charles Williams, the well-known worship song.

"A Shield About Me." This song was featured on many Maranatha! praise CDs. "Anointing Fall on Me," written by Donn Thomas was featured on the famous "Lift Him Up" CD by Ron Kenoly along with other Dove and Grammy nominated songs. These inspiring praise songs have gone on to become beloved favorites in worshipping congregations throughout the world. His teaching, preaching, lecturing and worship-leading carried him to many countries of the world, including the Americas, the Caribbean Islands, Europe, Scandinavian countries, New Zealand, Australia and several African countries like South Africa and Kenya; but in all of this, Donn was simply grateful, grateful to give his gifts and talents back to God, who raised him and sustained him.

He never forgot that special touch he had at nine years old. Perhaps getting all those people to praise God along with him was just Donn's way of saying, "Thank you," to the mighty God he serves.

A worship event will be help at One Mission Church at 5915 Lawrenceville HWY Tucker GA on Friday May 5th at 7pm

A Memorial Service will be held at Ray of Hope Christian Center at 2778 Snapfinger Rd, Decatur GA on Saturday May 6th at 11am

Visitation will be at 10am, service will begin at 11am