of Scott, AR
March 17, 1947 - November 24, 2016
William Thomas, 69, of Scott, Arkansas died on November 24, 2016. He was born March 17, 1947 in Scott, Arkansas to Hilliard and Annie Baker Thomas. He was an Air Force Veteran, entrepreneur and a member of Second Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his brother, James Thomas. William is survived by his wife, Darlene Thomas; sons, Courtney Hairston and Christopher Hairston (Camille); daughters, Carlia Jacobs, Diana Thomas (Donnavin), Danielle Lewis and Kelsey Thomas; sister, Everline Jefferson-Dotson; brothers, Willie Dancey (Billie) and Simon Thomas (Louise) and numerous grandchildren and a host of other relatives including Shajuana Knight and Tametris Barnett (Patrick), whom he helped raise.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Second Baptist Church, 1709 John Barrow Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204. Visitation will be held from 6:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, December 2, 2016 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 (501) 224-8300.
Our hearts go out to you, Danielle, and Kelsey today. There are no words to express how we truly feel or to change your own feelings. We love you all and pray that God provides you with all of the consolation that you need. Love you guys.
Ray, Bryce, & Bailey Hodge
Darlene, we are so sorry to learn of William's passing. You and all your family are in our prayers and have our deepest sympathy. Please let us know if we can be of any help.
Darlene, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief.
Audrey
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Darlene,
We send our prayers and love to you and the family, and ask God to comfort you, as we morn the loss of William. Much love to you all.
Ron and Eva