William Thomas Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Thomas (South Bend, Indiana), who passed away on July 3, 2021 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Emma Gates; his close friend Augustine Smith; and his siblings, Diane Gates, Venasse Meade and Nathaniel Meade.
He is survived by: his children, Elton Nathaniel Smith, Reginald Smith (Melissa), Margarite Wilken of Memphis Tennessee and Velvery Smith of Memphis Tennessee; his brothers, Sylvester Gates (Barbara) of Elkhart, IN and Michael Gates (Gloria) of Chicago, IL; and his friend Joe Brown of Robbins, IL. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, grandchildren, cousins and friends.
