Billy Arthur Thomas

Billy Arthur Thomas obituary, Portland, OR

Billy Arthur Thomas

Billy Thomas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home - Portland on Dec. 24, 2025.
Billy Arthur Thomas, age 86, of Portland, passed away on December 22nd, 2025 at Highpoint Health-Sumner Hospital in Gallatin. Mr. Thomas was born December 12th, 1939 in Christiana, TN to the late Paul Thomas and the late Iedd Johnson.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by siblings, Paul L. Thomas, Charles E. Thomas, & Bonnie J. Dotson.

Mr. Thomas is survived by his children, Connie Thrift & Terry Thomas; siblings, James H. Thomas, David L. Thomas, Betty J. Cripps, & Mary A Crook.

Funeral for Mr. Thomas will be at 1:00 pm on Sunday, December 28th, 2025 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Pardue.

Visitation for Mr. Thomas will be on Saturday, December 27th, 2025 from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm and on Sunday, December 28th, 2025 from 11:00 until 1:00 pm at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Mitchellville General Baptist Church Cemetery.

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