Wendell Thames Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Wendell Thames (Laurel, Mississippi), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 2, 2024 at the age of 66. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Booker T. Thames and Althea Page Thames; his wife Ella May Peterson Thames; his siblings, Cleader Thames (James Henderson), Mattie Thames Armstead and Jessie B. Thames; and his brothers-in-law, James Armstead, Billy Bester and Tony Gore.
He is survived by: his son Charles Nix (Whitney) of Laurel; his stepdaughter Alma Peterson of LaGrange, GA; his grandchildren, Malcom of Laurel, Mikiyaah of Laurel and Madison of Laurel; and his siblings, Mary Bester of Laurel, Brenda Gore of Laurel, Betty Millsap (Jerry) of Laurel, Eurma Trotter (Eddie) of Laurel, Evelyn Jordan of Taylorsville, MS, Eddie Hunter, Betty Smith of Meridian, Levell Thames of Laurel, Robert Thames (Nora) of Laurel, John Thames (Thelma) of Laurel, Booker T. Thames (Helen) of Port Arthur, Donnie and Ronnie Cole of Meridian, MS..
