of Greenbrier, AR

March 4, 1946 - March 4, 2024

Billy Faris Thomas, born on March 4th, 1946 in Conway, Arkansas, left his earthly home on March 4th, 2024 in Greenbrier, Arkansas.

Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, piddling in the garage and spoiling his grandchildren. He enjoyed travelling with his wife and family. Bill was highly proficient at trying to repair things he had no business trying to repair and also brought numerous home projects to 90[%] completion before moving on to other things.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Doris Lee and Juanita Thomas; his sister, Nannette and his grandson, Ian.

Bill is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sharon; son, Rodney (Keaton); son, Nick (Gina); son, Jeff (Melissa) and 2 grandsons, Jonathon and Michael.

Bill earned his bachelor's degree in education from State College of Arkansas, a Master's Degree in Education from UCA and a Specialist Degree in Education from Arkansas State University. Bill started teaching as an auto mechanics teacher at West Memphis High School in 1971, before becoming the Vice-Principal at Camden High School in 1980. Bill later became the Director of the Camden Career Center where he served in that position for 15 years. Bill then moved back to Conway to serve as Director of the Conway Area Career Center (Conway High School) for 5 years. He then moved to Durango, Colorado where he was the Assistant Principal at Durango High School. After returning to Conway, Bill worked as a Special Ed teacher for Little Rock and Pulaski County School Districts. Bill retired from teaching in 2013 after 42 years in education. He was named Administrator of the Year for 96-97 by ATIEA. Bill was also a member of the Rotary Club of Camden and Conway and was awarded the Paul Harris Fellow Award.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 9th, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church in Conway.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salem United Methodist Church in Conway

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
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