Billy Dale Thomas

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Billy Dale Thomas

76, a resident of Farmington, Arkansas, passed away January 13, 2009 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born, August 26, 1932, seven miles North of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, within a mile of his Prairie View/Thomas Farm which he and his family operated until his retirement in 2002.

After his retirement he enjoyed RVing, touring on his three wheel motorcycle, dancing and more dancing.

He was a member of the Farmington Baptist Church in Farmington, Arkansas.

Billy Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Jewell Thomas; one sister, Geneva McFarland and one daughter, Paula Kay Thomas.

Survivors include two daughters, Daleen Hill and her husband, Maury Hill and Cheryl Thomas Miller and her husband, Sam Miller, all of Farmington, Arkansas; companion of 10 years, Dorothy Thomas of Morrow, Arkansas; one brother-in-law, Ivan McFarland, surviving spouse of Geneva McFarland of Fayetteville; three grandchildren, Shannon Stearman and her husband, Travis Stearman of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Dale Hill and his wife, Amy Hill of Farmington, Arkansas, and Miranda Miller of Miami, Oklahoma; seven great grandchildren.

His family gives special thanks to Liz Thomas of Farmington and Mary Helen Wood of Fayetteville, for their constant reassuring support.

Memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice 901 Jones Rd. Springdale, Arkansas 72762 or the Farmington Baptist Church Building Fund

Visitation will be Friday, January 16, 2009 from 12:00-8:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove with the family receiving friends from 6:00-7:00 P.M.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 2:00 P.M. at the Farmington Baptist Church in Farmington, Arkansas with Preston Beeks officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Comfort Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Arrangements are under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com

Funeral Service

Saturday, January 17, 2009
2:00 pm

Farmington Baptist Church in Farmington, Arkansas.

Visitation

Friday, January 16, 2009
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove. The family will visit with friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m.

Final Resting Place

Mt. Comfort Cemetery

General

Date of Birth: Aug 26, 1932

Date of Death: Jan 13, 2009

Age: 76

Documents

Memorial Folder

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I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for the comfort of all.

Karen Weddle Graybill - Friend

We are so sorry for your loss, Billy Dale was quite the character, and we enjoyed him greatly. We know he will be missed so much, you are in our thoughts and prayers and we all know that time is the answer to the hurt. We love all of you

Steve And Jeannie Moffett - Friends

We will miss you dearly Billy Dale.

Katie Reeves/jared Cypert - Granddaughter

We love you with all of our hearts and you will be truly missed. We will miss your smiling face brightening up our lives. We will also miss your words of wisdom, especially when it comes to mowing the lawn and pulling weeds! You were the expert at that!

Lynn And Tina Thomas - Family

Billy Dale we have had many wonderful times together, great vacations, Dances and those big pitch games. I know you are dancing on the streets of gold today but we do so miss you already. Thanks for the many wonderful memories we have of the hours we have shared

Bill & Molly Ashley Torres - Friends

Dorothy and Billy Dales family. We enjoyed the years of friendship, dances and trips to Branson with Billy Dale and Dorothy. we are missing these times already Billy Dale was always giving us advice on how to take care of the horses.we hope to win a big one for you.These memories will remain with us forever. Hans and Marilyn

Marilyn And Hans - Friends

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Don & I had a lot of fun times with Billy Dale and I'll always remember him as a good friend. I'm sure he is dancing on the Streets of Gold as he always said he would and he and Don have probably already found something to argue about by now. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Shirley Prater - Friend

We'e sorry we can't be there with you at this time. But our thoughts and prayers are with you. I'll always remember the good times we had at Granddad & Granny Dowell's riding the horses and all the things we got into.

Bobby & Faye Hatfield - Cousins

Dalene and Cheryl and the extended family...We are very sorry that Billy Dale finally had to give up fighting the illness that he was faced with these past two years. We know that it has been difficult for all of you guys these past months. We thought it was so sweet of May to step in and assist in the caring of him. He was a very sick man and he is in a better place now. It has been years since we were connected as a family unit and we have thought about you guys often. Our girls always loved the farm and the tractor rides. Love Always, Ray, Claressa, Megan, and Kaitlyn Wood

Claressa Wood - Ex-Step-Father-In-Law

Thinking of you . sorry for your loss. Flossie Bequette

Flossie Bequette - Friend

I'm so sorry to hear about Billy Dale's passing. I'll always remember him loaning me a horse to have on our farm in the 70's when I was about 10 yrs old. I've always loved horses because of that horse and riding on Billy Dale and Liz's farm. Our prayers are with you.

Angie Trout Sullivan - Friend's Daughter

So sorry to hear of Billy Dale's passing, very fine man that I've known many years. We couldn't be there for the services due to a family illness. We will be thinking of your family & will say a prayer.

Clarence & Lajoyce Duncan - Aquaintance

Sorry for your loss. We are down in the Rio Grande Valley so we can't make the service but we are thinking of you. The Schoolers

George And Lorene Schooler - Friend

Recollections of good times with Billy Dale and his family.Our thoughts and prayers with all at this time.

Doug & Cindy Tipton - Friend

Papa- this cold weather reminds me of when Dale, Miranda and I were kids and we had all that snow. You took and round-bale and made us a huge track out in the field. Then, tied the top of a car hood to the back of the 4-wheeler for us to sled on. You pulled us around for a while and even took us through the fresh snow so it would pour over the car hood and drench us in SNOW! Then just laugh. You left us there in the field for us to play and went on to do chores. That was the best SNOW day ever! We had so much fun that day. I think for lunch you fixed us each a can of chili. We ate it all too! We sure did play hard that day. Thanks for the memories! I love you!

Shannon Stearman - The Best Granddaughter Ever! :)

Cheryl & Dalene, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. LB & Norma

Lb & Norma Holland - Friends

THOMAS FAMILY: Billy Dale and I were classmates at Prairie Grove High School starting in 1948.I always considered him and the Thomas family my friends. Paula Kay used to spend a lot of time at our Prairie Grove home with my girls and family. God Bless all and always remember you have a friend here and with my family!! BILL

Bill Ramsey - School Classmate

I am very sorry for your loss.Billy Dale had lots of friends and one of the greatest gifts was to make people smile.I know I will really miss him teasing me about how to bale hay.I am not able to be here now but want all the family to know I am thinking of you. Warren

Warren Napier - Friend

WE are so sorry for the loss of your children's father.

Steven And Janice Calvert - Friend Of Liz Thomas

Billy Dale- Thanks for the tractors and the memories! May you rest in peace on God's great farm.

Roger Dunaway - Family Friend

we will miss Billy Dale's wit and wisdom. He will be remembered with a smile...cause he most often had one on his face. our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

James And Amy Cooksey - Friend