William "Bill" Thomas

William “Bill” Thomas, age 91, a resident of Portland, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

Bill was born August 20, 1933, in Louisville, Kentucky the son of William H. and Goldie (Napper) Thomas.  Bill was raised in Surry County, Virginia.  Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. Bill was a truck driver and retired from Geneva Plastics.

Bill married Betty Ann Holt on December 19, 1959 and she passed away on April 7, 2000.  He later married Bessie (Ramsey) on April 28, 2012.

Survivors include:

His wife:  Bessie Thomas – Portland, Indiana

His children:  Dale Irvin (wife Jayne) – South Hampton, England

Tony Thomas (wife Stephanie) – Greenville, Ohio

Dan Thomas (wife Cleo) – Portland, Indiana

Randy Thomas (husband Scott) - Phoenix Arizona

15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Thomas and two sons; Don and Brian Thomas.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 5-8 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Services to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Green Park Cemetery in Portland.  American Legion Post #211 of Portland will conduct military rites at the funeral home.