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Billy Joe Thomas, age 77, of Sanford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at his home.
He was born in Lee County to the late Alva Joe Thomas and Myrtle Holt Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Thomas; siblings Beatrice Parker, Cherry Lumley, Alma Faulk and a brother Thaddeus Thomas. Billy retired from Honeywell. He served in the US Army and retired from the Army National Guard. He was a creature of habit, enjoying breakfast everyday at Landmark and lunch at Ron’s Barn. Billy enjoyed time spent with his family and friends and the simple things in life.
He is survived by siblings Marie Taylor of Orange Park, FL, Joan Godfrey of Moncure, Jean Brown of Broadway and Patricia Ulam and husband John of Foxfire, NC.
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