[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 121 (Thursday, July 18, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E945]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF BILLY JACKSON THAMES, JR.

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 18, 2019

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate 
the life of Billy Jackson Thames, Jr., who passed away on Friday, July 
12th at the age of 66.
  Jack, a lifelong resident of Newton, Mississippi, served six years in 
the National Guard Unit of Newton. He attended The University of 
Mississippi and later acquired his law degree from the Mississippi 
College of Law. Jack returned to Newton to open a private law practice 
and later served as Assistant District Attorney until his retirement in 
2017. Jack and his wife, Wanda, attended Newton United Methodist 
Church.
  Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Wanda Thames of Newton; his 
sons--Amos, Zachary, Samuel, and Benjamin; his brother Kirk Thames; and 
his grandchildren Knox Thames and Harper Thames, as well as many more 
extended family members.
  Jack's life was one of service, grace, love for his family, and 
community. He will be greatly missed by all whom he encountered.

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