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Willard Thames Obituary

Willard Dean Thames passed away July 16, 2018 at age 80, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He is survived by his two daughters, Donita Thames Molony and her husband, Dr. William Molony, who are long time residents of Oak Ridge, and Dr. Angela T. West Schoenefeld and her husband Robert Schoenefeld, long time residents of Park City, Utah. He was also survived by his grandchildren: Scott Molony and Kelly Morgan, Joshua and Anna West, Alexis and Justin Schoenefeld, and Grant Wiedeman. Mr. Thames was born in Watson, Louisiana, and spent his life there until moving to Oak Ridge two years ago. He was well-known and beloved in Watson. He had long careers, working at State National Bank and M.A. Allen Realty. Willard still has extensive family in Watson, including surviving siblings Pat Jones, Brady and Betty Lou Thames, Grace and Buddy Watts, and Mattie Allen, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Doherty Sr. and Charlotte Ott Thames, and brothers Doherty Jr. and Sammie Lee Thames. Visitation will be at Live Oak United Methodist Church on Friday, August 10th, from 11 am until 1 pm, with services beginning at 1 pm. There will be a reception immediately following at the Family Life Center. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Live Oak United Methodist Church Building Fund.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 18 to Aug. 10, 2018.
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Angela and Donita I want you to know you're both in my prayers. Losing any loved one is so hard but for a daughter to lose their Father is especially hard. I know it was for me. Uncle Willard was such a sweet and loving man. He will be missed by many. I wish I could be at the memorial but I can't. Please know I'm with you both and all of the family in spirit. Love, Rhinda

Rhinda Knox

August 7, 2018

As a kid, I was fortunate to have Willard as a role model. He was someone you were proud to call a friend. Anyone who knew him received a blessing.

Johnny Hancock

August 6, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

July 24, 2018

The very first time I met Mr. Thames he made me feel as if we had known each other all my life. Very nice man. He was a dear friend of my father in law and helped us buy our beautiful home.I feel so fortunate that I got the chance to know him.

cathy cutrer

July 20, 2018

TO WILLARD'S FAMILY
MY SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL. I WORKED WITH WILLARD AT STATE NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE. HE WAS ALWAYS A JOLLY PERSON, TALKING ABOUT HIS DAUGHTERS AND THE HORSE STUFF. MY PARYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME OF NEED.

ANGELA FLATAU

July 20, 2018

What a dear man! My sympathy to his sweet girls and family. I have such sweet memories of him at Amite Baptist Church. His family has always been a huge part of my christian development through the years. A loving, gracious man from a wonderful family. One of God's sons has returned and joined the heavenly band.Think of it....he and his brothers and those other "boys" from Amite Baptist up there stirring the crowd with their fun and fellowship praising the Lord!!! Can't wait!

Jeanette McCants McBride

July 20, 2018

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