Mr. Andra LaRue Thomas

November 27, 1955 - April 20, 2021

Andra LaRue Thomas was born on November 27, 1955 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Simmie and Evelyn Thomas. He departed this life suddenly on April 20, 2021. Andra, better known to friends and family as LaRue, received his education in the Baltimore City Public Schools. He went on to later receive his General Education Diploma. LaRue started working at an early age. He was most recently employed with Cambridge Iron and Metal Company and Dietz and Watson. LaRue enjoyed watching sports but he was a die-hard Raiders fan and was part of several Raiders Fan clubs. He also was a huge Baltimore Orioles fan. LaRue loved to play baseball and football when he was younger and he excelled in both sports. He loved spending time with his children and his grandchildren and often reminded them all of how much he loved them and how proud he was of them. He was preceded in death by his parents Simmie and Evelyn Thomas, his son Andre LaRue Coxson, his sister Lula Cohens, and his brother Julius Thomas. He leaves to cherish his memory two children, daughter LaVonda Simmonds and son AnTwon LaRue Thomas, one son in-law Ricky Simmonds, Sr., one daughter-in-law Kimberly Thomas, one sister Annette Thomas, eight grandchildren Da'Sheara, Jajuan, Shaunakaye, An'Twon, Ricky, Jr., Cameron, Amard, and Jason; four great grandchildren Shamiya, Sanaa, Nadia, and Kay'Cyn. Seven nieces, Three nephews, and a large host of other family and friends.