Billy Joe Thomas Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

IN MEMORY OF: Billy Joe Thomas Serving Location: CRAIN FUNERAL HOME – DONGOLA 106 NW Front Street, Dongola, Illinois Billy Joe Thomas, age 41, of Dongola, passed away on July 30, 2022 at his residence. He was born on April 28, 1981 to Charles and Patsy (Whitehead) Thomas in Newport, Arkansas. Billy married Eugenia Hinkle on September 9, 2000, and she survives. Billy worked for six years as a truck driver for Aldrich Trucking. He loved to mow his yard, fishing, and going camping. Survivors include his wife, Eugenia; sons, Billy Joe Thomas, Jr. and Joseph Charles Thomas; daughter, Catherine Jewel Thomas; Grandson, Jaxson Charles Thomas; brother, Charles (Tracey) Thomas, Jr.; sisters, Sandra (Darrell) Adams, Lisa Lilly, and Sherrie Thomas; father and mother-in-law, Lonnie (Jolene) Hinkle; sister-in-law, Rebecca (Ricky) Bracken; brother-in-law, Timothy (Marc Epstein) Hinkle; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Thomas; sister, Sandy Thomas; brothers-in-law, Carl Hite and Edward Lilly. Visitation will take place on Friday, August 5, 2022 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at Crain Funeral Home in Dongola. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 P.M. at Hinkle Cemetery with Darrell Adams officiating. In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be made to Crain Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses, and envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.

Billy Joe Thomas

April 28, 1981 - July 30, 2022