Billy Gene Thomas, Sr.
March 17, 1936 - May 22, 2019
Billy Gene Thomas, Sr., 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at The Cambridge House in Bristol, TN. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Margaret Edwards Thomas; parents, Samuel Thomas and Nannie Bell Thomas; sister, Helen Gobble; brothers, Samuel “George” Thomas, Doug Thomas, and Richard “Pete” Thomas; son-in-law, David K. Wright; and a special pet, Pookey. He was born in Bristol, VA and was employed by Campbell Motors for 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing his guitar. He is survived by his children, Carol Watson and husband Frank, Billy G. Thomas, Jr. and wife Amy, and Betty Fitton and husband Tony; grandsons, Billy Thomas, III and wife Sarah, and Benjamin and Christopher Fitton; granddaughters, Addy, Alice, and Emily Fitton; great grandsons, Samuel, Aiden, Joseph, and Nicholas; brother, David Thomas; and several nieces and nephews. The family will be having a private service in celebration of his life. Memorial donations may be made to the Cambridge House in Bristol, TN. Arrangements especially for Mr. Thomas and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.
Billy Gene Thomas, Sr., 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at The Cambridge House in Bristol, TN. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Margaret Edwards Thomas; parents, Samuel Thomas and Nannie Bell Thomas; sister,... View Obituary & Service Information