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
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13 Condolence(s)
Dorothy Stewart Morlan
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Sharon I am just now learning of Billsdeath. So sorry!!! He was a special friend!!! Prayers for all. Fred and Dorothy Morlan
Ann Peters
Monday, March 18, 2024
Sharon, David and I are so very sorry for your loss. We will always remember how much Billy enjoyed the class reunions. Please know you and your family are on our thoughts and prayers.
Robert and Jolinda Bryant
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Robert and I were classmates of Bill and he always lit up the room when we had gatherings for reunions and more recently at Thanksgiving when a small group of classmates met to just catch up on everyone. He will be missed. Sincere sympathy to all of his family especially Sharon.
Kay & Richard Sanderville
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
We just heard the news about Bill passing. Condolences to Sharon and his family. I’m so happy we were able to see you both when we were visiting after Thanksgiving
Faber and Shirley Mills
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
So sorry to hear of Billy’s death. I
am Faber, the oldest living son of Floyd and Thelma Mills. He was my first cousin. Prayers for the family.
Joey & Theresa Clark
Friday, March 8, 2024
Sharon, Nick & Gina - our prayers are with you.
Edd & Donna Erbach
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Sharon, so sorry for your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for comfort and healing.
Susan and Stanley Woodard
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Dear Sweet Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Billy's passing. He was such a bright light to all who knew him. We always enjoyed our visits with him and catching up on activities of everyone who was in our 1964 class, or nearly any CHS class. He was a great writer and and had an amazing memory of those fun years in school. We always looked forward to the little news stories he would write about our classmates. He was very dedicated to any task at hand and achieved much in what seems like such a brief life. He will certainly be missed and you will be in our prayers in the days ahead.
Maggie Miller
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Sharon, and family. I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Keeping you in thoughts and prayers.
Jamie Vann
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Billy, You were a great lifelong friend and I will miss you and your smiling face. JV
Jim and Charlsie McBride
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Wade and Gina , We are so sorry for the loss of Bill. We pray for comfort and peace for all the family. May God give you strength during this difficult time.
Patti Reynolds
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Sharon I’m so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys. Praying for comfort and peace.
Jennifer Castleberry
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Bill was always a thoughtful and generous neighbor. We will sure miss him and his stories. Praying for you Sharon and your family.