William M. "Billy" Thomas, 58, of Elyria passed away Saturday February 17, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic Avon Campus. He was born October 26, 1959 in Cleveland and worked in retail sales. Survivors include his companion of 30 years, Darrell Poulton; mother, Carol Thomas and brother, Tony (Arlene) Thomas. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael and a sister, Dorothy. The family will receive friends 3:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday February 22, 2018 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria, where services will be held at 6:30 p.m.. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Billy Thomas memorial fund at any Huntington National Bank branch. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com