March 1, 2021
Daniel “Danny” Thomas III, 77, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 in Dover.
Danny was a native Delawarean, born Nov. 29, 1943, in Kent County. His father, Daniel Thomas Jr., was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and his mother, Edith Melson Thomas, in Lewes. Both parents worked long hours in and outside their home, instilling in their children a strong Christian faith, work ethic and respect for others. Their proud family home was carved out of farmland south of Dover and remains prominent today.
Danny graduated from Caesar Rodney High School in 1961. In his youth, Danny enjoyed drag racing in his beefed-up Chevy II at regional drag strips, garnering many trophies. As a teenager, he began working for Harry Miller’s Shell service station in Rodney Village, Dover where he plied his skills as an automobile mechanic. Danny was always there lending a hand for the many friends he made along the way. Following a brief stint in the U.S. Navy he was