Billy Eddie Thoms

1946 - 2018

Billy Eddie Thoms obituary, 1946-2018, Paris, TX

BORN

1946

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Bright-Holland Funeral Home

2601 LAMAR AVE

Paris, Texas

Billy Thoms Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 9, 2018.

Billy Edgar “Eddie” Thoms, 71, of Paris, passed away Tuesday, January 09, 2018, at Paris Regional Medical Center.

Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled graveside services, with military honors, for 2:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12th, at Restland Cemetery in Roxton with Rev. Fred Fangio officiating. A formal visitation is not scheduled, however, friends may pay respects and sign Eddie’s register book at the funeral home.

Eddie was born Aug. 13, 1946, in Paris. He graduated from Roxton High School in 1964. Following graduation he entered the U. S. Navy, serving in Vietnam. Eddie’s career at Campbell Soup Company spanned thirty years before his retirement.

He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and country music. Over the years he made many friends and will always be remembered and missed.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wagner Thoms and his mother, Mary Sue Whitlow Davidson.

Survivors include his sons; Jody Thoms & wife Lourie of Paris and Jason Thoms & wife Michelle of Paris, grandchildren; Alyssa Thoms, Aimee Thoms, Brandon Thoms and Brody Thoms, a great granddaughter; Azaria Robison, his special friend & companion, Joyce Richardson of Paris, a brother; Steve Thoms & wife Cyndee of Paris, nieces & nephews; Stephenie Oglesby & husband Scott and son Jaxon Rader, and Bryan Thoms & wife Lindsay and sons Tripp and Cade along with many friends.

Casket bearers will be: Bryan Thoms, Brandon Thoms, Brody Thoms, Jaxon Rader & Zach Alvord.

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January 14, 2018

jeanie Foster

Sorry to hear about Eddie. Steve and Cyndee, our thoughts and prayers are with you! Love, Billie, Weldon, and Jeanie Foster

January 13, 2018

Denton Evans

The Lord knows the pain that comes from losing a loved one. Even though your hearts are aching, He is holding your close to Him and comforting you tenderly with His compassion with love and grace.
With Sympathy and Prayers, Denton and Doris Evans

January 11, 2018

Kourtniee Johnson

Sorry for your loss, may you find peace and comfort during this time. Many memories I remember, I hope each of you hold onto the great memories you shared.

January 11, 2018

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family at this time. May God bless and give you strength. Richard and Lovandia Smith

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