Mr. Eldrick "Butch" Thomas

March 14, 1957 - January 30, 2022

Mr. Eldrick “Butch” Thomas Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday, February 12, 2022, at First Benjamin Baptist Church in Opelousas, LA, for Mr. Eldrick “Butch” Thomas, who entered eternal rest, Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Iberia Medical Center. Interment will be in Serenity Memorial Park, LA. Rev. Albert Tezeno will officiate the services. Mr. Thomas is survived by his daughter, Courtney Henry of Austin, TX; a brother, James Chatman, Sr. of Opelousas, LA; two grandchildren, Justin and Shana Henry both of Austin, TX; two special nieces, Cynthia Thomas Benjamin and LaShonda Davis both of Opelousas, LA and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester Thomas, Sr. & Thelma Williams Thomas; siblings, Sylvester “VT” Thomas, Jr., Richard Thomas, Sr., Irene “Bonnie” Simpson, Emma “MaMa” T. Johnson and Brenda “Lady” Davis. The family request visiting hours be observed from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Williams Funeral Home. Share words of comfort with the family of Eldrick “Butch” Thomas on his Permanent Life Tribute Page at www.williamsfuneralhomes.net. Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Eldrick. Show your support by sharing a personal message or story, meaningful photo or video, or record a video message using your webcam. On behalf of the family, we encourage you share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of Eldrick Thomas, known to many as "Butch" for future generations to come. Final arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 817 E. South Street, 337-942-2037.