Thomas Sylvester Woodland, (92) of Clinton, Maryland.

Thomas Sylvester Woodland was born May 20, 1925 to the late James Edward and Mabel Gertrude (Lyles) Woodland in Indian Head, Maryland and was educated in the Charles County Public School System.  He was a construction worker by trade and took great pride in the work he did. Our father enjoyed life to the fullest. How does one sum up 92 years in a few simple paragraphs? Well,  Thomas was a good man and he loved to look and feel good about himself. Even when he worked construction he would come home shower and put on a suit or dress slacks, shirt and tie, and of course his hat which he was rarely seen without.  He had a smile on his face every time you would see him. He enjoyed living at Branchwood Towers where he knew and befriended many of the residents and staff.  He enjoyed taking walks and even at age 91 he and Lena would walk to the McDonald's near his home to grab some breakfast and a cup of coffee.

Thomas also loved playing lottery numbers and won quite often. Playing spades with friends and family was one of his favorite past times. He would talk trash about how bad he would beat the other team. He liked to draw and was quite the artist. He really loved music; his favorites being Blues and Jazz. He was also pretty good at playing the guitar.  We can't forget about the ice cream. He loved ice cream! Butter pecan was his favorite. Thomas truly loved his family and was always happy to see everyone.  If you called him on the phone he would always know who you were.  He had an excellent memory even to the end often reminiscing about things that people said or did in the past. He lived a good full life and he lived it with few regrets. He would always say how God has been good to him and if he saw fit to take him home he was good with that.  He said that when he died it would be like taking a nap.  He was not afraid. We are so thankful to have had him in our lives for as long as we did.   We will miss so many things about him; his sense of humor his tell-it-like-it-is frankness, his loving kindness, and his beautiful smile! May we all treasure our memories of him.

On Friday, June 9, 2017, Thomas Sylvester Woodland transitioned to eternal life at the Genesis Crescent Cities Center Nursing Facility in Riverdale, Maryland.

Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; sons, Thomas "Dukey", David, and  James "Jimmy" Woodland; daughters, Barbara Woodland and Joyce Johnson; grandson, Steven  Barnes; granddaughters, Laura Barnes and Nicole Woodland; great grandson, Avont'e Johnson; brothers, Phillip, John, and James (Chick) Woodland; sisters, Mary Catherine Thompson (Minnie) and her husband Lewis, and Mary Doniver "Babysis" and her husband Reginald, and sons-in-law, Anthony Baker and Anthony Johnson.

Thomas is survived by his sons, Michael (Winnie), Rodney (Tera), and Timothy Woodland,  Raymond Barnes,  Marcus and T. Joseph "TJ" Miles; daughters, Sandra (James/ "Woody") Woodson, Deborah (David) Grady, Beverly "Mayize" Covington, Cynthia "Pat" (Kirth) Simmonds, Gloria Baker, Donna (Elton) Floyd, and Jarmaiel "Meme" Miles; loving brother, Sidney (Bunk) Woodland; beloved sister, Thelma "Jean" Quander; sisters-in-law, Gladys Woodland and  Agnes (Jean) Smith and brother-in-law, Robert Quander; son-in-law, Eugene Johnson,  and devoted companion Naomi (Lena) Walker; grandchildren, Eugene (Tony) Johnson, Angela Barnes, Tracey Miller, Mark Johnson, Michelle and Michael Woodland, Kevin, Tasha, and Russell Barnes, Paul, Chris, Darren, and Rodney Woodland, David "DJ", Diona, and Shanteice Grady, Khalil and Khori Blackman , Randi, Gerri, Donni, and Robbi Thompson, Tasheena Harris, Nakia Johnson, Kamese Fogg, Theresa and Tanya Simmonds,  LaNesha Baker, Anthony "Tony" Baker; Kavita,  Marcus, Rodney, Darius, Rashae, Shanice, Roderica, and A'myah Woodland, Tywana Jennings, Timothy Luke, and Christian Miles. Over 70 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren and a wealth of other relatives, and friends.

Viewing, 10:00 am until time of Service, 11:00 am,  Friday, June 23, 2017 in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.

Interment, Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, Maryland 20735.