I’m sorry I had to leave you. My loved ones, oh so dear. But you see, the Master called me, His voice was very clear! I had made my reservation A heaven bound ticket for one, And I knew that He would call me when He felt my work was done. I know that your hearts are heavy because I have gone away, But when the Master called me, I knew that I could not stay. .

Mr. Willie Lee Thames, Jr., age 55, of New Carrollton, Maryland, formerly of Warren County, North Carolina departed this life on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Inova Fairfax Trauma Center in Fairfax, Virginia.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 2:00pm on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the New Providence Christian Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Wise, North Carolina. The Reverend Kathard Marks, Pastor will officiate.

He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Thames; his daughters, Sherayle, Shantia, Shequilla, Chiquita; his sons, Earnest and Marcus; granddaughters, My’Lea, Sa’Kyi, Destiny, A’Ziyah, Ziyonna, Winter, and Baby Mone; grandsons, Antoine, Ayden, Jabari and Charlie; his mother, Rosa L Thames; his sister, Michelle Robinson(Lewis); his brother, Michael Thames (Lashawn White); niece, Shenika Terrell (Antonio); nephew, Lewis Robinson Jr;. He will also be forever remembered by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, dear friends, and his Omen brothers and sisters.

Mr. Thames may be viewed today from 2:00pm until 5:00pm in the chapel of Boyd & Royster Funeral Services.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions: The extended family and friends may view the livestream service on the Facebook page of Boyd Royster at the time of service.

Professional Services Entrusted to Boyd & Royster Funeral Services of Warrenton, North Carolina.