Willie Earl Thomas, age 60 of Goodyear, AZ died December 25, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born June 15, 1957 to Willie Terry and ReaVelvie Thomas in Shreveport, LA. He served in the US Air Force from 1975 – 2000 achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. Willie is survived by his wife, Bernadette Thomas; daughter, Lucia Williams; mother, ReaVelvie Thomas; and sisters, Mary Miller, Wanda Walters, and Denise Thomas Taylor. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Terry Thomas. A memorial service will be held at a future date at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. The family suggests that donations be made to Valley Fever Center for Excellence, Tucson, AZ.