William Stephen Thomas's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in Fresno, California

William Stephen Thomas

September 9, 1943 - October 9, 2025 (82 years old)

Fresno, California

William Stephen Thomas's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in Fresno, California

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dopkins Funeral Chapel

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William Stephen Thomas

September 9, 1943 - October 9, 2025 (82 years old)

Fresno, California

William Stephen Thomas Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 9, 2025, at the age of 82, William Stephen Thomas (Fresno, California), born in Oakland, California passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Phillip Thomas (Vucovich) and Louise Novey Thomas. He is survived by: his wife Carolynn (Schmidt); his brother Paul Thomas; his stepchildren, Sharon L Robert and William L Robert (Brenda); his grandchildren, Alexander and Aria Robert; and his in-laws, Myrna, Danny Villanueva, Ron, Rosemary Schmidt, Cherri and Nick Nicholson.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at the Dopkins Reedley Funeral Chapel (2200 S Reed Ave, Reedley, CA 93654). A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM at the Reedley Cemetery (2185 S Reed Ave, Reedley, CA 93654). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the San Joaquin Gardens (5555 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93710).

Donations can be made to Hinds LifeCare, 2490 W. Shaw Ave., Ste. 101, Fresno, California 93711.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dopkins Funeral Chapel



Sat

Oct 25

Visitation

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Dopkins Reedley Funeral Chapel
2200 S Reed Ave, Reedley, CA 93654

Sat

Oct 25

Graveside service

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Reedley Cemetery
2185 S Reed Ave, Reedley, CA 93654

Sat

Oct 25

Memorial service

2:00 PM

San Joaquin Gardens
5555 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93710

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