1935
William "Bill"
2021
William "Bill" Thomas
March 12, 1935 — January 21, 2021
William (Bill) Thomas was born March 12, 1935 in Ripley, MS the son of the late Archie W. and Josie Mae Thomas.
He was united in marriage to Janet Dickey on September 29, 1972. Mrs. Thomas preceded him in death on April 10, 2016.
Mr. Thomas was a chief engineer for 32 years for American Commercial Barge. He was a member of the Unity Baptist Church in Ramer, Tennessee. He was an avid golfer and took great pride in caring for his landscaping and lawn.
Mr. Thomas departed this life on January 21, 2021 in Southaven, Mississippi at the age of 85 Years, 10 Months, 9 Days. He is survived by two sons, Lawrence R. Thomas and wife Melissa of Hernando, MS, and David Thomas of Nashville, TN; stepson, Toady Smart of Ramer, TN; son-in-law, Bill Krupey of Ramer, TN; 7 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Krupey.
He was united in marriage to Janet Dickey on September 29, 1972. Mrs. Thomas preceded him in death on April 10, 2016.
Mr. Thomas was a chief engineer for 32 years for American Commercial Barge. He was a member of the Unity Baptist Church in Ramer, Tennessee. He was an avid golfer and took great pride in caring for his landscaping and lawn.
Mr. Thomas departed this life on January 21, 2021 in Southaven, Mississippi at the age of 85 Years, 10 Months, 9 Days. He is survived by two sons, Lawrence R. Thomas and wife Melissa of Hernando, MS, and David Thomas of Nashville, TN; stepson, Toady Smart of Ramer, TN; son-in-law, Bill Krupey of Ramer, TN; 7 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Krupey.
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Monday, January 25, 2021
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Monday, January 25, 2021
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