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Obituary
Willie A. Thomas, owner of Thomas Land Clearing Company, passed away in his Apple Valley, CA, home on June 3, 2023. He was a very special man.
Born on June 9, 1949, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the union of Walter and Nellie Thomas, Willie was the fourth of six children and grew up in a small community called Blounts. There he made lifelong friends. He graduated from Western-Olin High school and served his country during …
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What were Willie's favorite performances to watch?
Willie loved poetry. His favorite poem was “The Village Blacksmith “.
Willie loved poetry. His favorite poem was “The Village Blacksmith “.
Willie loved poetry. His favorite poem was “The Village Blacksmith “.
What causes did Willie care about most?
Mr Thomas was big on family
Mr Thomas was big on family
Mr Thomas was big on family
What were Willie's favorite games to play?
Craps
Craps
Craps
What were Willie's favorite artists or styles of art?
Mariachi music
Mariachi music
Mariachi music