Jowhan Marquise Thomas

Jowhan Marquise Thomas, known as “Bullet”, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the age of 27 years. He was born May 23, 1993 in Saginaw, Michigan to Charmekka and Charles Lawrence, and Willie Joe and Deborah Boggs.

Jowhan was a graduate of Bridgeport High School, “Class of 2011.” He was a great basketball player and a great father to three beautiful children. Jowhan was fun-loving and he was loved throughout the City of Saginaw. He was a jokester, and was known for his beautiful and infectious smile, quick wit, and always being the life of the party. Jowhan loved to dance, grab a mic and rap (even though he couldn’t), and do whatever it took to make you smile. He was everyone’s hype man. One of his favorite sayings was “stay up, never down; keep a smile, not a frown!” Jowhan will be greatly missed by his mother, father, stepparents, family and friends.

He leaves to cherish loving memories, one daughter and two sons, Emiliano Zyon Amaro, Kace Karter and Kassidy Kaprice Thomas; parents, Charmekka (Charles) Lawrence, Willie Joe (Deborah) Boggs; grandparents, Ray Helen Thomas, Willie James and Shirley Boggs; one brother, Willie Boggs, Jr.; six aunts, Shavonne and Dashondra Thomas, Michelle Barlow, Elaine (Anthony) Watson, Sherlene (Ben) Hopkins, Georgia Wilson; very special aunt who raised him as her own, Eloise Thomas; two great-aunts, Jannis (Pastor Robert B. Jr.) Corley, and Louise (Pastor Gregory) Johnson; three uncles including special uncle, Duane Thomas, Larry and Marvin Boggs; numerous cousins including special cousins Breyonna Ryans, Brittany Thomas, Coreyeon Ingram and Larry Cole, Jr.; special friends who were more like brothers, Rayon Carroll, Corion Adams, Brandon Robinson, James Jelks, Jerry Smith, Derione McKinney, Emmanuel Daniels, Jr., Gabriel Thomas, Bridgeport High School Class of 2011; godmother, Monica Howard; mothers of his children, Rosario Amaro and Shania McMillon.

Jowhan was preceded in death by his sister, Shadae Marshall, and grandfather, Michael Barlow.

The family would like to express special thanks to Bishop Larry Camel and New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, all friends and family that offered support and condolences during this time, Ivan E. Phillips and Staff at Paradise Funeral Chapel.

View Funeral Webcast