William Earl "Smiley" Thomas
1961 - 2024
William Earl "Smiley" Thomas
1961 - 2024
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BORN
1961
DIED
2024
William Thomas Obituary
William Earl “Smiley” Thomas, 63, of Pittsboro, went home to Jesus Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
Smiley was born on January 17th, 1961, in Lee County, to Williard Dunn and Nancy Thomas. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charlie Thomas, Kenneth Ray Beal, and Billy Ray Thomas; and sister, June Carol Bray.
He is survived by his significant other, JoAnn Smith; daughters, Kimberly Dawn Thomas (Tracy Bristow) of Pittsboro and Selena Thomas Overman (Mark) of Siler City; son, Billy Earl Thomas (Elizabeth) of Siler City; three grandchildren, Kenneth Ray Thomas, Natalie Nicole Thomas, and Kylie Leann Thomas; and one great grandchild, Kora’Mae India Nicole Thomas.
Smiley loved logging, doing concrete work and carpentry, fishing and hunting, and spending time with his family and friends.
Graveside service will be held Saturday, April 13th, 2024, at 4 pm, at Brown’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 355 Chicken Bridge Rd. Pittsboro, NC 27312. Reverend Mamie Alley will be officiating the service. Visitation will be held Friday, April 12th, 2024, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel.
Memorials can be made to Brown’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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