Source: http://www.youngscommunitymemorial.com/book-of-memories/758339/Thames-Illey/obituary.php

Illey Thames
June 7, 1923 - May 27, 2011

Funeral services for Illey J. Thames, 87 of Wisner, LA will be held at Shady Grove Baptist Church on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Kent Nugent, Rev. Bobby Ensminger and Rev. Larry Russell officiating. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Young's Community Memorial.

Illey Thames was born on June 7, 1923 in Jigger, Louisiana and passed away Friday, May 27, 2011 at his Residence in Wisner. He was a retired Franklin Parish Police Juror heavy Equipment operator. He was a life long member of Shady Grove Baptist Church where he served as Deacon, Sunday School superintendent.

He was preceded in death by:
Father-Albert Thames
Mother-Etta Sanders Thames
Mother of his children - Georgia Mae Thames
Daughter-Janie Batey

Survivors include:
Wife - Dorothy Graham Thames of Wisner, LA
3 Daughters-Neka Williams and husband Steve of Winnsboro, LA; Audrey Patten of Sicily Island, LA; Judy Davis and husband Paul Ray of Sicily Island, LA
3 Sons-Henry A. Graham and wife Gaile of Belle Chasse, LA; Ronnie Graham and wife Donna of Wisner, LA; Billy Ray Graham and wife Phillipa of Katie, TX
Sister- Olla Vee Fowler of Gilbert, LA
Special Nephew/Son-Jarrell Thames
Special Friend and Caregiver-Cleo Dunbar
13 grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until service time at Shady Grove Baptist Church Saturday, May 28, 2011. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.