Remembrance of Kermon Thomasson

R. Kermon Thomasson, long-time employee of the former Church of the Brethren General Board, passed away at his home in Martinsville, Va., on July 12, 2021.

Kermon served in Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) as a teacher in Waka, Nigeria. At the conclusion of his BVS term, he remained in Nigeria as a missionary for 13 years, teaching history, geography and English at Waka Teachers’ College. Following his service in Nigeria, he served on the denominational staff from 1974 until 1998, first as writer and illustrator for Brethren publications, exhibits, and books, and then for 20 years as editor of Messenger.

A memorial service is planned for Monday, July 19, 11:00 a.m. at Collins-McKee-Stone Funeral Home (109 Broad Street in Martinsville). The family will receive guests at 10:00 a.m. and at the conclusion of the service. Memorial gifts may be sent to Brethren Volunteer Service, 1451 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120.

The full obituary is available at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/martinsville-va/robert-thomasson-10266406.