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Billy Thames Obituary
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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31 Entries
September 12, 2013
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.
Popper
September 12, 2013
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.
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Ken Stribling
September 12, 2013
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.
September 12, 2013
Psalm 65:2
September 12, 2013
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Will Lowery
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September 12, 2013
My condolences to the family. May God's peace be with you.
September 12, 2013
So saddened by Bill's passing. Isaiah 61:2.
Kathy Denton
September 11, 2013
A great man who was a staunch advocate for anyone in need. His legacy, particularly in the field of mental health, will live on through all of those whose lives he touched. God Speed Mr. Billy!
Richard Buckman
September 11, 2013
Billy was a great Senator, man and friend to me! If he said he was gonna do something or that he was with you on anything, then you could take his word to the bank! If he was your friend, he was your friend, through the good and bad times! He will be missed by me and so many others! My prayers go out to Ms. Ann and his three girls that he both loved and talked about all of the time. R.I.P. my good friend Billy...
September 11, 2013
The memory of Billy is in the hands of our Heavenly Father who has assured us that he will remember the good deeds that Billy showed toward others. Our Heavenly Father will also give you peace in order to comfort you during your grieving period. Roman 15:4
September 11, 2013
My condolences to the Thames Family
God, Jehovah God promises to put an complete end to all from of sickness and pain.
In the mean time continue to pray to God for the power beyond what is normal in the coming days.
Ron Forsythe
September 11, 2013
Ms. Ann,
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to you on the loss of one of Mississippi's great leaders. Senator Thames did a wonderful job of spearheading the effort to develop a surface water impoundment in Smith County and was a leader and outspoken advocate for the mental health issues here in Mississippi. He will be sorely missed.
T. P.
September 11, 2013
God will heal the sting of death.
He will again breathe in to man breath.
Yes, if we die when can live again.
God will soon rid the world of sin.
Doug Warren
September 11, 2013
Our sympathy to the family. Went to Hinds Community College with Billy, and he had the best bass voice in the HJC choir! May God comfort you in days ahead.
DJ Diederichs-Stokes
September 11, 2013
His legacy will be appriciated by those he advocated for during his time in office. Thank you to him and his family for their time and scarifices throughout the years. Thoughts and prayers are being sent for your healing.
DJ Diederichs-Stokes, Prior Lake, MN
Olivia McNair
September 11, 2013
Family of Billy Thames: Our prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Billy was loved by so many. His legacy will live on in Mississippi and within his family. As Simpson County, Mississippi natives, we are deeply saddened by his passing, and we will always remember him as our friend. God bless and comfort all of his family. Steve and Olivia McNair
September 11, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Thames family at this time. We are thankful for the life of (Senator) Billy Thames, his advocacy and work for those in need.
The Board of Directors, Leadership and Staff of the National Association of Social Workers, Mississippi Chapter
September 11, 2013
We will continue to remember Mr. Billy's daughters and their families in our prayers.
Jane Dowling
September 11, 2013
God bless you and your loved ones ~ Rest in peace.
Stephen
September 11, 2013
May God be will the Thames Family at this time.
Mary Ann & Ronald Renz
September 11, 2013
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the wife and family of Billy Thames (Senator) as we knew him best. All families with family members with a mental illness are forever indebted to Senator Thames for the Mississippi Mental Health Reform Act of 1997. We are all deeply sadden to hear of his illness and passing. We pray that God will be with you and all your family at this difficult time and bless you with all the beautiful and cherish memories of his great life of love and purpose. We are are so thankful for him and to you for sharing him with the state of Mississippi as a Senator. We are forever grateful and will cherish our memory of this great man.
Dwayne Bickham
September 11, 2013
in God's care rest in peace
Patricia Cummings
September 11, 2013
Ann,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Billy touched so many lives in so many positive ways. His legacy is that of a personable, giving, caring man.
September 11, 2013
My condolences to the family and friends. May the God who supplies endurance and comfort be with you in the days ahead-Romans 15:5. E.D. Park Forest, IL.
Cynthia
September 11, 2013
My condolence are with the family of Mr.Thaymes.May knowing others care help your family to deal with your close.John11:25.
verna
September 11, 2013
The family and friends have ny deepest sympathy forn the loss of their dear love one. we long for the time when all sickness death and pain will be no more. The Bible assures us that this wii be a reality. Until that time comes may Mr.Thames sleep in peace as Jesus did at his death until his Father woke him up.
September 11, 2013
To the family of Billy Thames, May ?YOU? have undeserved kindness and peace from God our Father and [the] Lord Jesus Christ. )2Co 1:2)
Lawrenceville, GA
September 11, 2013
May the peace of God be with you during this time of deep sorrow.
TE
September 11, 2013
Dear Mrs. Thames,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. May you be comforted by God's promises.
John 5:28, Ps 37:10-11,29
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