William Hanley Thomas 1935

Born August 17, 1899 in Big Rock, Kendall County, Illinois.

Died September 1, 1970 in Batavia, Kane County, Illinois.

Wife Beatrice, sons, William and Donald.

Farmer and Farm Implements Salesman.

He served Euclid Lodge as Senior Warden in 1934 and as Chaplain in 1936.

Obituary reprinted from "The Batavia Herald", Wednesday, September 9, 1970.

William Hanley Thomas, 71, 615 E. Wilson St., Batavia, died September 1 at his home. He was born August 17, 1899, in Big Rock.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church; the Euclid Lodge #65, A.F. & A.M., Euclid Chapter 13 R.A.M.; Aurora Council #45 R.&S.M., Aurora Commandery #22, Knights Templar; Batavia Chapter #404; Fox River Chapter #14 R.A.M. Hinckley.

Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife, Beatrice; two sons, William and Donald, Batavia; a sister, Polly E. Thomas; and two grandsons.

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Crane Funeral Home, the Rev. Gilbert Johnstone officiating.

Burial was in Naperville cemetery.