HOPEWELL, Va. — Devon Thomas, a Hopewell native and barber known for his generosity, died unexpectedly on Monday.
Thomas was described by those who knew him as someone who cared deeply about his community. Assistant Principal AJ Jones of Patrick Copeland Elementary School said Thomas regularly volunteered his time and skills for students.
“He showed up for us frequently to cut hair for free, and oftentimes he would be here for hours on end providing those services for our students in need, and he just really became a part of the family,” Jones said.
Family Engagement Liaison Felecia Jones said Thomas was always looking for ways to give back, consistently spending hours of his off-time volunteering for the school system he came from…