Obituary: Joseph W. ‘Billy’ Thomas, 80, Loretto

Joseph W. “Billy” Thomas, 80, of Loretto, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Cedars of Lebanon Nursing Home in Lebanon. He was born July 22, 1934, in Loretto.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Reid Thomas; one son, Joe A. Thomas; his parents, Joseph Charles Thomas Sr. and Ida Cecelia Nalley Thomas; one sister, Catherine Armel; and three brothers, Joseph Charles Thomas, Jr., Joseph Alzo Thomas and Joseph Emmett Thomas.

Survivors include one sister, Ruby Wittmer of Louisville and a number of nieces and nephews.

The funeral is noon Sunday, June 28, 2015, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6785 Highway 52, St. Francis with burial in the church cemetery. Deacon Joseph R. Dant will officiate.

Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto.

The Mattingly Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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