It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of David Nile Thomas, also known as King Dice, from Salybia, Kalinago Territory, who departed this life on January 1, 2025, at his residence, at the age of 60.
David will be remembered for his kindness, his willingness to help others, his love for carnival, and his passion for singing.
He is survived by:
Aunts: Zilma, Clarry, Loulel
Brothers: Errol (Guadeloupe), Tim (Dominica), Damian (Dominica), Jeff (Dominica)
Sisters: Cyrillia (Guadeloupe), Ruth (Guadeloupe), Marie (Florida), Nath (Martinique), Petrolina (Dominica)
Nieces (22): Claudia, Annette, Denise, Eloise, Veronic, Dabura, Sophie, Catty, Collet, Staphie, Guelen, Karine, Clodine, and Clodel (Guadeloupe), Jannis (Anguilla), Guylene (Montserrat), Annie, Corine, Shernel, Endura, Teddisha (Dominica), Kittsha (St. Kitts)
Nephews (14): Steve, Paul, Kenny (France), Dave, Dider, Harold (Guadeloupe), George (Georgia), Eddy (Martinique), Hubert (Canada), Tommy, Terry, Dain, Cleves, and Markenrow (Dominica)
Grandnieces: Annica, Jay C, Precious, Kezia, Jo Viaz, Inde, Annika, Sanna, Giselle, Alia, Emarline
Grandnephews: Thompson, Sandriez, Mustapha, Noham, Zay Viaz, Narrio, Lexson
Sisters-in-law: Janet, Jemma, Sano, Patrisha
Brother-in-law: Raphael
Close Friends: Kalinago Chief Annette Thomas Sanford and family, Akim, Ma Barrie, Terrisa, Shabein, Filbert, Skelly, Donaldson, Royette, Orden, Parie, Bake-A, Markshika, the Benjamin family, Bruney family, Burton family, Frederick family, and the Sanford family of Salybia.
The body of the late David Nile Thomas (King Dice) can be viewed from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM on Tuesday January 7, 2025. The funeral mass will begin at 3:00 PM at the Salybia Roman Catholic Church, followed by interment at the Salybia Roman Catholic Cemetery.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
