William Thomas

William (Bill) Allen Thomas was born October 1, 1938 and passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015. He was lovingly know as WAT, Brillo, Billy, Dad or Papa Bill. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, John Alonzo and Ressie Mae Thomas.
Bill Thomas is survived by his wife, Margaret Thomas; son, William Randall (Randy) Thomas, and his wife Connie of Birmingham, AL; daughter, Ginger Thomas Carlon, and her husband, Robert, of Greenville, SC; and grandchildren, Amelie Brooks Thomas, Eva Grace Thomas, William Harry Carlon and Samantha Addison Carlon.
He was a graduate of Ramsey High School class of 1956 and enjoyed attending the Ramsey High “Old Timers” breakfast and was thrilled to make the September 2015 event. Bill graduated from Auburn University in 1962 where he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. There was never a bigger Auburn fan than Bill!
After he retired from Brasfield & Gorrie, much of his time was spent at the Lake Martin house, which meant he was closer to his beloved Auburn. Bill attended Alexander City Baptist Church and was an active member of the Adult Men Two Sunday School Class.
After being diagnosed with cancer 6 months ago, Bill’s goal was to go to another Auburn football game, and he accomplished this on September 26, 2015. He was able to spend that day with his kids, and despite the outcome of the game, he had a wonderful time. He was always like a kid in a candy store watching his Tigers play with his best friends.
Bill Thomas was the guy who ALWAYS ran into someone he knew everywhere he went! He was loved by all who knew him, and he will be greatly missed!!
The Memorial Service will be Saturday, October 10th, 11:00 am at Currie Jefferson Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 2701 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, Alabama. Prior to the service, the family will be receiving friends at 10:00.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alabama Baptist Children’s Home, 2681 Rocky Ridge Lane, Birmingham, Alabama 35216.

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ,Saturday, October 10, 2015
Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel
2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244

Chapel

11:00 AM ,Saturday, October 10, 2015
Currie-Jefferson Funeral Home Chapel
2701 John Hawkins Parkway Hoover, AL 35244