Services for Mr. Billie Davis Thomas were held 2 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2019 at Milling Funeral Home Chapel of Union with burial in the Erin Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Rev. Mark Vincent officiated.
Visitation was held noon to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Thomas, 86, of Decatur, died on Wednesday, June 12, at JG Alexander Nursing Home.
Survivors include his loving wife of 66 years, Bessie French Thomas of Decatur; daughter, Janet Terrell and husband, Bruce, of Union; son, Ralph Thomas and wife, Marianne, of Decatur; five grandchildren, Brian Terrell, Aaron Terrell, Todd Terrell and wife, Kayla, Kristen Weaver and husband, Ryan and Brandon Thomas and wife, Melanie; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Jean David of Ocean Springs.
He was also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by one son, Michael Thomas; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Thomas; and two brothers, Jerry Thomas and Cecil Thomas.
Pallbearers were Wayne Comans, Ben Harper, Chris Clarke, Ray Thomas, David Byrd and Randy McDill.
Honorary Pallbearers were Freddie Ezell and Audie Hacker.
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