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Official Obituary of

Mr. William "Player" Thomas

December 3, 1946 ~ January 13, 2026 (age 79) 79 Years Old

Mr. William Thomas Obituary

Mr. Thomas will lie in state for visitation on Friday, January 30, 2026, between the hours of 11:00 am. - 5:00 p.m., at Heavenly Gates in Shreveport, Louisiana.

The celebration of life will commence on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 1:00 pm, in the sanctuary of Elizabeth Full Gospel Church, Coushatta, Louisiana.

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Services

Visitation

Friday
January 30, 2026
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Heavenly Gates
1339 Jewell St.
Shreveport, LA 71101

Celebration of Life

Saturday
January 31, 2026
1:00 PM
Elizabeth Full Gospel (Brown Cemetery)

Interment following funeral service

Saturday
January 31, 2026
Springville Cemetery
Springville Rd
Coushatta, LA 71019