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Billy Thames

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Obituary

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Former state Sen. Billy Thames died Tuesday of complications from surgery for colon cancer. He was 69.

Thames' wife, Ann, says he died at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.

Thames was a Democrat from Mize who served in the Senate from January 1980 until January 2008. He was known for working on agriculture and mental health issues.

For most of his time in office, Thames' District 34 included parts of Smith, Jasper and Clarke counties in central Mississippi. During his final years in office, it included Smith and Jasper counties and parts of Jones and Scott counties.

After Thames chose not to seek re-election in 2007, he and Ann moved to the Jackson suburb of Brandon and he was a self-employed lobbyist.

EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, Associated Press




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Billy Thames was a long life friend to me and my family He was all so a great Christian,a loving Father, and a friend to all who new him . May God Bless his family. Love in Christ,from Lois Carroll's sister in law. Peggy and Albert Jernigan.

Mr Thames service to the country will be missed but His legacy will live on we are sorry to hear of His passing,you have our sympathy for your loss.may your Grief be short.John 16:22.

The truth well told. Billy was an outstanding senator and an outstanding person. He is a great example of how to live as a true Christian. It was an honor to serve with him in the Legislature.

Psalm 65:2

My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Will Lowery

My condolences to the family. May God's peace be with you.

So saddened by Bill's passing. Isaiah 61:2.