William A. “Bill” Thomas, 96, of Stoutsville passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015. He was born on August 17, 1919 in Circleville to Herbert and Jesse (Norris) Thomas. He was a lifelong resident and hog farmer in Pickaway County, but recently resided in Crestview Nursing Home. Bill is survived by his sons; Gary (Arlene) Thomas of Bremen and Mike (Margie) Thomas of Lancaster, 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years; Geneva (Bidwell) Thomas, his parents; Herbert and Jesse Thomas, sisters; Velma Marshall and Louise Burke and by brother; Clarence Robert Thomas. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home Circleville with burial to follow in Forest Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3-7 p.m. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.