Christopher Thomas III, 5 days, passed away October 13, 2015 at his home in Villa Ridge. Christopher, son of Christopher Thomas Jr. and Stacey Smith was born October 8, 2015 in Washington. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Tracey Smith. Christopher is survived by his parents, Christopher Thomas Jr. and Stacey Smith of Villa Ridge; five brothers, Toraian Thomas, Bryson Pickard, Keyton Pickard, Elaijh Hart and Gavin Schoolcrat; two sisters, Trinity Thomas and Jozie Platt; grandparents, Frank and Sue Smith of St. Louis and Christopher and Karen Thomas Sr. of east St. Louis, IL; great grandmother, Frances Long of Villa Ridge; aunts and uncles, Carrie Shultz and husband Garnet of St. Louis, Crystal Smith of St. Louis, Robert Power and wife Katie of St. Louis, Tyler Davis of East St. Louis, IL, Carlesious Davis of East St. Louis, IL, Torri Williams of East St. Louis, IL, Erica Thomas and Mollie Sample of Villa Ridge; other relatives and many friends.