of North Little Rock, AR
February 11, 1948 - October 4, 2025
James Billy Thomas, Jr., 77, of North Little Rock, passed away on October 4, 2025. He was born February 11, 1948, in North Little Rock.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Billy Thomas, Sr., his mother, Clara Mae Jones, sister, Brenda Kay Thomas, stepfather, Jimmy Jones, and brother-in-law, Delbert L. Tochterman. He also leaves behind cousins Nancy Carson and Judy Clements.
James was an avid Razorbacks fan. He dedicated 36 years of service to the City of Little Rock Sanitation Department.
James is survived by his wife of 59 years, Brenda; daughter Pam Thomas and husband Mike Yarbro and their children, Jessica Thomas, AJ Yarbro, and Candy Thomas; grandson, Steven Thomas and wife Jane and their children, Jackson Richardson, Liam Thomas, and Finley Thomas.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 30, at 2:30 p.m., at Levy Church of Christ in North Little Rock.
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10 Condolence(s)
Amanda and Gary Lairmore
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
We have known Billy and Brenda for approximately 35 years. Brenda and I worked shift work together for several years. Of, course their were shift duties we never wanted to do. Billy and Pam would come to pick up Brenda, and they always came early. But is was always Billy doing the duties we never wanted to do . And He never complained...
Billy was a good man and would do anything for anyone. Billy will be remembered and missed by many people. May you rest in peace.
Psalms 147:3. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds .
Amanda and Gary Lairmore
Celeste Rearden
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
“Billy was such a kind and genuine person. He always took the time to say hello, share a laugh, and make everyone around him feel welcome. Even though we were only neighbors for a few years, he always looked out for me and my girls and made us feel safe and part of the neighborhood family. His kindness and good humor will be deeply missed.
Rest easy, Billy — thank you for being such a bright light on our street.”
Candy Thomas
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Billy was my stepfather we weren’t around each other much but when we were we joked with each other.
Going to miss calling him on his birthday and Father’s Day even though he didn’t like talking on the phone much. Love and miss you.
Nancy Henley
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Billy is part a big part of my childhood I loved him very much he always was laughing and made sure we were safe . He will forever be remembered ❤️
Austin Yarbro (AJ)
Saturday, October 11, 2025
I love and miss you PawPaw. I'll miss us joking and laughing alot. Things are not the same here anymore. It's to quiet and sad. You'll always be in my heart PawPaw because you were the man lol. I loved it when I was little and we would go for walk around the neighborhood and you would never get tired haha. Like mom said, I wish there was a straight line to heaven so we can talk and laugh Billy Boy ( that was my name for him ). Miss you 😔
Mona Lord Crouch
Friday, October 10, 2025
I know that you would an awesome Daddy to Pam Thomas my best friend from high school,!! I know that you are up in heaven dancing with Jesus right now!! You are no longer suffering and that's the best part because God has made you new!! I love the Thomas family and I know a difficulty time of losing a daddy and because I lost my daughter and I'm glad that I'm best friends with your daughter and Thomas.. she's an awesome person inside and out
Love Mona Teresa Lord Crouch
Pam Thomas
Friday, October 10, 2025
*Turkey Run on the motorcycles not Turkey Hunting...jeez Pam, you're not thinking right lol
Pam Thomas
Friday, October 10, 2025
I love my dad alot. We would make each other laugh. He was a great dad. Yes, we had our ups and downs but he was and always will be the dad I was proud of. You can say I was spoiled when I was little lol. Anyway, I miss him so much and always will. He would tell me his days riding motorcycles with his James. They would go Turkey Hunting on motorcycles. I know funny right I loved his stories. There is so much I could say but it would take me hours and I can't write them all down on here hehe. To clear any confusion on the family members, I've never had to do this so Candy is my half sister but truly I consider her my sister..My dad's step daughter and Steven Thomas is his Grandson and Jackson and the other boys are his great grandkids. I messed up on all of it...My apologies. Like I said, I've never had to write out an obituary before. Before I finish up, I just have to say, Dad you are greatly missed. We all love you, miss you bunches and watch over us as we try to get things straightened out!! Wished heaven had a strainght line there so we can talk one more time...Love you so dang much Daddy.
Judy Clements
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Billy was my first cousin. We grew up together,our Mothers were Sisters. Billy and I were together almost everyday during elementary school. We also liked to Rock and Roll dance from a young age. Back then he was more like a brother. I have good memories of our time together.Prayers for Pam and Brenda and all that Love Billy, I always have.
Diane Whitbey
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Mr. Billy, Mrs. Brenda and their family have been neighbors of mine for many year. Mr. Billy will be greatly missed by his family and his neighbors. I wish them peace during this difficult time and continue to send up prayers for the family.
Diane