Bishop Dexter Alexander Thomas

Bishop Dexter Alexander Thomas, of Prospect, CT, transitioned into eternal rest on November 3, 2020 at his home. He was born in Sylvester, Georgia to the late Morris Brown and Eileen Thomas. As a youngster, he enjoyed mathematics and playing football. Bishop Thomas was affectionately known as Bobby to his childhood friends, Short Round to his church family and Pop Pop to his grandchildren. Bishop Thomas was raised in Florida before moving to New Haven, CT where he graduated from Lee High School in 1970. He enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps and served. He was saved, sanctified and filled with the Holy Ghost under the leadership of the late Bishop Charles Brewer Jr. at the Trinity Temple Church Of God In Christ in the early 1980’s. On March 8, 1985, he married Inez Watts at Trinity Temple COGIC where they joined and blended their lives and families together. He joyously welcomed the role of grandparent to Imani, Jeremiah, Shelbe, Trinity, Carlton, Carla and Barzia. Bishop Dexter leaves a legacy of faith. He was ordained a Minister and Elder under the leadership of the late Bishop Charles H. Brewer Jr. Preaching the word of God in and out of the pulpit was his passion, along with seeing God’s power move upon his people. He loved to talk about God’s word. He held high standards for preachers and believed in rightly dividing the word. Over the years, he has encouraged many preachers in their growth in ministry. On October 25, 2014, Dexter Thomas was ordained a Bishop by Chief Apostle Anthony L. Fulton Sr. under the doctrine of The Holy People of God Churches Inc. He then accepted the call to pastor, and founded Bountiful Blessings Church before accepting a role at Faith Baptist Church in West Haven, CT. Eventually, he would return to Trinity Temple where he faithfully served for decades. Under the leadership of Bishop C.H. Brewer Jr and then his son Bishop C.H. Brewer III, Bishop Thomas held the position of Superintendent of Sunday School for the CT First Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ Diocese. He often reflected on the old days at Trinity Temple with Bishop Brewer Jr and ministerial staff. He enjoyed the Spring Conference and Annual Convocation. As Bishop Thomas grew in his gifted abilities to rightly divide the word he often shared his testimonies to church parishioners, friends, and often to many of his work colleagues. Bishop Thomas retired from the Veteran’s Affairs Hospital in West Haven, CT in 2019 as a Medical Support Assistant. He also held a longtime part time position with the Unemployment Department. But many of his friends and colleagues are from the New Haven Board of Education where Bishop Thomas was a long time security officer for over 15 years. He also served in several school buildings throughout the city as a custodian and substitute teacher. Bishop Thomas was known for sense of style and his giving heart. He had really good taste in clothing, shoes, cooking, and even decorating. Truly a well rounded man. Bishop Thomas leaves to mourn and cherish his memories: his wife, Inez Thomas, his children, Natisha (Robert) Vidal and Carlton Watts; his brothers, John and Calvin (Trish) Fields; his sister Marlene Brown; his seven grandchildren, Imani, Jeremiah, Shelbe, Trinity, Carlton, Carla and Barzia; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Bishop Dexter Alexander Thomas

July 7, 1950 - November 3, 2020