William H. (Billy) Thomas, age 79, of Boynton Beach FL passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at JFK Medical Center in West Palm Beach, FL.  He was born on July 11, 1937 to the late Zenas W. and Sallie Rhodes Thomas.  He was originally from Lumberton, NC.  He loved his boats.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister Janet Jones.

Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife, Polly Thomas of Boynton Beach, FL; a daughter, Jeannie Thomas Locklear (Tim) of Lumberton; sister, Betty Fields of FL; brothers Wayne Thomas (Maxine) of Lumberton and Jimmy Thomas (Flo) of Shallotte; three grandchildren, Brittany Alvarado, Matthew Locklear, and Cheryl Locklear; and two great-grandchildren, Kaden Alvarado and Kyleigh Alvarado.

No services will be held.