Bill Thomas a resident of Henryetta passed away on January 8, 2008 in Henryetta, Ok at the age of 79. Born April 15, 1928 in
Weleetka, Ok to William Earl and Mattie (Winn) Thomas. He married Betty Jean King on March 18, 1950 in Van Buren,
Arkansas and were members of the Henryetta First Baptist Church. Bill served in the US Marine Corp during the Korea
n War and than worked and retired from Pittsburgh Plate Glass Industries in Henryetta. Bill’s passion in life was
his family, hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his wife Betty on April 18, 1991, parents and 2 sisters;
Ruth Gordon and Betty Hankins.
Survived by Son: William Neal Thomas of Bixby,OK Daughter: Schuylene Merryman and husband Gary of Broken Arrow,OK
Grandchildren: Brian Merryman, Marcy Nichols, Jeff Merryman and Jeff ThomasGreat Grandchildren: Baylee Nichols, Bailey Merryman,
Karlee Nichols, Dalton Merryman, Sophee Nichols and Hattie Merryman 2 Sisters: Kathryn Sutherland of Trinidad, CO
Joann Rigsby of Calif. Many nieces and nephews and friends.
Service will be 2:00 pm, Thursday, January 10, 2008 at the Rogers Funeral home Chapel with Rev. Jim Paslay, officiating.
Interment will be a private service at Westlawn Cemetery. Services under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.
