Douglas F. Thames

WARNER ROBINS

Douglas F. “Duck” Thames, age 78, of Henderson, died Friday, December 18, 2020, at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins.

Born in Byron, he was the son of the late Walter Morris Thames and Eva Pearl Arnold Thames. Duck was a member of Henderson Baptist Church and a carpenter. He loved NASCAR and had previously worked on the pit crew for Ken Ragan. He enjoyed spending his mornings in Unadilla with the Coffee Club. Duck loved all animals. His daughter, Gwen Thames Shafer, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Linda C. Thames of Henderson; his daughters, Susan Newton (Ross) of Rocky Face and Nancy Bishop (Rev. Todd) of Cochran; his sisters, Faye Sullivan of Macon, Beverly Lunsford of Macon, Brenda Shugart of Perry and Peggy Beavers of Perry; his brothers, William “Bill” Thames of Henderson and Ted Thames of Henderson; his grandchildren, Ashley Shafer, Emily Shafer, Jacob Maddox, Abby Maddox, Madison Bishop, Camaryn Bishop and Will Bishop; his great grandchildren, Paisley Dent and Malaya Dent.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, December 21 in Henderson Baptist Church. Interment was in the church cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be made to Henderson Baptist Church, 2813 Highway 41 South, Elko, Georgia 31025.

Friends may sign the online registry at www.brannen-nesmith.com.

Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Unadilla had charge of arrangements.

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