William M. "Bill" Thomas

February 7, 1942 - June 2, 2017

William “Bill” M. Thomas, 75, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Springfield, IL on February 7, 1942 to Milton A. and Goldie Losey Thomas and they preceded him in death. He married Regina “Sue” Miller on July 8, 1961.

Survivors include his wife, Regina Sue; one son, Joseph A. (Stacy) Thomas of Panama City Beach, FL; daughter, Terri L. Thomas, of Springfield; four grandchildren, Jason Dunn, Ryan Thomas, Stephen and Caitlyn Benedik and one great-grandson Landon Dunn; two sisters: Jeanne (Dominic) Rosa of Rochester and Sharon Smithers of Springfield; double cousins, Harold “Harry” (Julie) Losey of Princeville, IL and Donna Bricker of Springfield, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bill was a lifelong resident of Springfield. He was a carpenter and locksmith for the Illinois Secretary of State retiring after 15 years of service. Bill attended Cherry Hills Baptist Church, was a member of Elk’s Lodge #158 and Carpenter’s Local #16 since 1959.

Memorial Gathering: 10 – 11:30 am, Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Staab Funeral Home-Springfield.

Memorial Service: 11:30 am, Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Staab Funeral Home-Springfield with Pastor Brian Wilmarth officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Illinois Elks “Children’s Care Corporation” P.O. Box 222, Chatham IL, 62629-0222.

Visitation Information

Date: Thursday, June 8, 2017

Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Address:

1109 South Fifth Street

Springfield, Illinois 62703

217-528-6461 Map

Service Information

Date: Thursday, June 8, 2017

Time: 11:30 am

Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Address:

1109 South Fifth Street

Springfield, Illinois 62703

217-528-6461 Map

Memorial Information

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Illinois Elks “Children’s Care Corporation” P.O. Box 222, Chatham IL, 62629-0222.

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Tom & Becky Madison posted on 6/9/17

Sue, so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless. Tom & Becky

Merlin Southerlan posted on 6/8/17

Sue, so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Our thoughts are with you. Hugs.

Sheila Carter posted on 6/7/17

Due to a commitment, I am sending my thoughts, hugs❤️and prayers to Sue, Terri, Jason, Landon and the entire family.

Ron & Sandy Guppy posted on 6/7/17

Sue, Ron and I were very sorry to read of Bill's passing. Wish we were there to give you a hug. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike and Kathy Griffin posted on 6/7/17

We are so sorry to read about your loss. May the Lord give you comfort, peace and strength in the up coming days. Love to you all.

Sharon VanDyke posted on 6/7/17

Terri, and Family, I am so sorry for your loss... Hang on to the good times to help you get through the tough Days ahead.. God Bless you all..

Angela Rosa posted on 6/7/17

My Uncle Bill will be deeply missed by many but will be remembered always. I know he will be looking over us from above! Love and prayers to all my family and especially to my Aunt Sue and my Grandma Rosa! Love you all so much and know I am thinking of you during this difficult time!

Diane and Curt Corcoran posted on 6/7/17

Sue, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Cherish the many fun and loving memories of your life together.

Donna Mudra posted on 6/7/17

Sorry to hear about Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Irv Smith & April Smith posted on 6/6/17

Sue, We are so sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories help to get you through this difficult time.

Shirley & Paul Mitchell posted on 6/6/17

Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. We always looked forward to times spent with Bill in Florida --- playing silly card games, golfing, dining out, yard saleing, listening to his stories.

Ken Oglesby posted on 6/6/17

Sue and family, My condolences to you and your family. I always thought of Bill as a friend and he would call me, and others, every Veterans Day to thank us for our service to our country. Bill was indeed a very thoughtful and classy friend. He invited me a couple of times to his home on Lake Springfield to simply relax and enjoy riding around the lake in his boat. Along with Glenn Pickeral and Don Collier we all had a great time. Bill will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Glenn & Beth Pickeral posted on 6/6/17

I have lost my best friend, my prayers are with you Sue.

Janet and Dave Elder posted on 6/6/17

Sue, So sorry to her about Bill. At least is no longer suffering. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. We loved you both. With deepest sympathy, janet and Dave

Al, Lisa, & Vali Crites posted on 6/5/17

We are very sorry for your loss. Bill was a good friend and will be greatly missed.

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