William C. Thomas Jr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to William C. Thomas Jr. (Smithfield, Virginia), departing on July 31, 2025 at the age of 70. William leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William C. Thomas Jr. to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact William had on those he encountered along his journey. Though William may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William "Will Jack" C. Thomas Sr. and Pearlie Mae Ellsworth Thomas; and his brother Kenneth W. Thomas (Valerie). He is survived by: his siblings, Michael E. Vaden (Ora "Lynelle") of Smithfield, Virginia, Rodney L. Thomas (Annie) of Portsmouth, Virginia, Peyton R. Thomas of Franklin, Virginia., Patricia T. Harris of Petersburg, Virginia, Arlean T. Simms (Thomas) of Franklin, Virginia and Holly T. Wilkerson (Mack) of Suffolk, Virginia.. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends.
Viewing was held on Tuesday, August 5th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Shivers Funeral Chapel (12749 Courthouse Hwy, Smithfield, VA 23430). A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, August 6th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
