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William Paul "Billy" Thomas Jr.

1943 - 2021

William Paul "Billy" Thomas Jr. obituary, 1943-2021, Richards, TX

BORN

1943

DIED

2021

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Nobles Funeral Chapel - Navasota

402 E Blackshear St

Navasota, Texas

William Thomas Obituary

William "Billy" Thomas, Jr.

Feb. 6, 1943 - Jan. 17, 2021

William "Billy" Paul Thomas, Jr., 77 of Richards, passed away on January 17th at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in College Station, Texas. Billy was born on February 6, 1943 in Houston to William "Bill" Paul and Annie Mae Thomas. He was a graduate of Southwestern University and earned his master's degree from Texas A&M University.

Billy was a rancher, educator and a member of the Richards United Methodist Church, Antique Car Clubs, and served on the Texas Soil and Water Conservation Board. He dedicated himself to God, family, friends, and country. Billy loved music and was an accomplished organist. Billy also had a love for art, history, and was a great Texas and American patriot.

The funeral service will be held at the Christ United Methodist Church, 4201 State Highway 6 South, College Station, Texas 77845 on Tuesday, January 26th. The visitation and viewing will be from 1:00 pm followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm. The family will have a private burial immediately following. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.

Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made in memory to the Richards United Methodist Church, 6639 FM 1486, Richards, Texas 77873 or the American Heart Association.

You are invited to leave kind words and fond memories at www.noblesfuneral.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Bryan-College Station Eagle on Jan. 27, 2021.

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Visitation

1:00 p.m.

Christ United Methodist Church

4201 Texas, College, TX

Jan

26

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Christ United Methodist Church

4201 Texas, College, TX

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Nobles Funeral Chapel - Navasota

402 E Blackshear St, Navasota, TX 77868

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