Billy Shane Thomas
May 28, 1970 – Sep 25, 2026 · age 56 · Huntsville
Born in Fayetteville
Billy Shane Thomas, 56, of Huntsville; passed away Friday, September 25, 2026, in Eureka Springs. He was born Thursday, May 28, 1970, at Fayetteville; to Billy Ray and Donna Jean Evans Thomas. Shane was a graduate of Huntsville High School. He spent many years working as an auto body repairman before finding his calling as a beef and poultry farmer.
Shane was known for his big personality and, even more so, his big heart. He had a wonderful sense of humor and found joy in making others smile and laugh. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Shane loved the Lord and cherished his faith.
Above all, he deeply loved his family, especially his children, who held a very special place in his heart.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Buck Miller; and his grandparents, Herman "Jiggs" and Donna Evans, Doris Thomas, and Bill Gene Thomas.
He is also survived by two nephews, Hayden Miller and Payton Miller; four nieces, Courtnie Farlin, Izzy Hernandez, Kristyn Miller, and Jewelya Hernandez; one great niece, Lainey Farlin; and three aunts, Linda Vaughan, Sue Pharris, and Patty Ford.
Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, Melissa Metcalf Thomas, of the home; his son, Billy Blane Thomas, of Huntsville; his daughter, Cynthia Thomas Noto, of Centerton; his step-daughter, Haylie Ogden; his mother, Donna Miller, of Huntsville; his father and step-mother, Bill and Tina Thomas, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Tamie and Jason Carte, of Prairie Grove; and Kassey Hernandez, of Huntsville; and one brother and sister-in-law, Dusty and Amie Miller, of Huntsville.
