Billy Eugene Thomas Obituary (1961 - 2019)

Billy Eugene Thomas, 58, of Mansfield, Illinois, passed away at 9:30 A.M. Friday, December 6, 2019, in Champaign, Illinois. Billy was born July 20, 1961, in Hamilton County, Tennessee, to Margie and Buddy Pace. Billy is survived by his father, Buddy Pace; three daughters, Lateesha Harwood (Mark), Le Anne Englund (Aaron) and Lexie Thomas (Matt); two grandsons, Alek Latham and Easton Garrison; one granddaughter, Breanna Thomas; and one he treated as his own, Derik Brown; several aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Billy was preceded in death by his mother, Margie Pace; four sisters; and one brother. Billy was an amazing father, hard worker and classic car lover until his last day. A celebration of life for Billy will be held Friday, December 13, 2019, from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at the Mahomet Christian Church, 908 N. Lake of the Woods Road, Mahomet, Illinois.