William H. "Bill" Thomason

William H. "Bill" Thomason, age 96, of Mt. Airy, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Mr. Thomason was born on February 10, 1929 in Stephens County, Georgia to the late Marion Thomason and Ila Mae Sloan Thomason. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Mildred Flanagan Thomason; son, Patrick Thomason; sisters, Annie Mae Meeks, Helen King, Blanche Ward; brothers, Leslie Thomason, Harry Lee Thomason, Rhoda Thomason, Charles Thomason, Grady Thomason. Bill was the last of his immediate family.

Bill was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cornelia, where he and his wife, Mildred attended and were part of the Joy Sunday School Class. Bill also enjoyed working at the church and volunteering his time. He also was a Meals on Wheels Driver for several years. He had retired from the Grocery Industry, spending many dedicated years combined at different grocery stores, where he mainly served as Produce Manager. He and his wife Mildred had a special interest in ball room dancing, something they bonded over and enjoyed together. In Bill's spare time, he enjoyed fishing. Most importantly to him was his family, he remarked many times how blessed he was to have his family. He will be remembered as a loving father to his son, and a precious "Papa" to his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, David and Sandra Thomason, of Clarkesville; granddaughter and spouse, Deborah and Kevin Thurmond; granddaughter, Lisa Thomason; five great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 1, 2025 at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Friday, August 1, 2025 at the funeral home prior to the service.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Cornelia, P.O. Box 96, Cornelia, Georgia 30531.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.