November 26, 1944 - April 13, 2018
Billy T, a.k.a Pops, made his courageous final departure peacefully at the V.A. Hospital. He was born in Sheldon, MO to Charles Homer Thomas and Edna Gertrude Karhoff.
He left his seabag behind to join his parents, seven brothers, one sister, wife Linda F. Thomas, and granddaughter Ashley M. Herman.
He will proudly be remembered by his loving children: Theresa L. Herman, Angela M. Herman, Richard A. Herman, Ramona K. Thomas(James Kirk), and Julie D. Cherry(Jayson). His legacy will live through 14 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren with one more on the way. He adored his baby sister Barbara J. Hicks(Raymond) of Sheldon, MO. Bill has countless nieces and nephews all across the United States, as well as several dear Friends, Girlfriends & Beer buddies.
He was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Bill worked for Sutherlands Lumber and retired from Porter's Lumber.
He loved the KC Chiefs. He loved the KC Royals. He loved the Missouri Tigers. But most of all, the man loved his Coors Light.