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