Billy Ray Thomas, Jr. , 42, of Oak Hill, WV died on Thursday, May 1, 2003 at Cabell Huntington Hospital Burn Center in Huntington, WV from injuries received in a work-related accident on Sunday, April 27, 2003 at Chelyan. Born September 5, 1960 at Oak Hill, WV he was the son of the late Doris Leah Martin Patton and step-son of Delbert Patton of Oak Hill. He Field Service Mechanic for Rish Equipment Company. Survivors include Wife, Shirley Beth Weeks Thomas; a son, Billy Craig Thomas at home and a daughter, Christa Nichole Thomas at home; brother, Greg Thomas of Oak Hill; sisters, Debbie Parker and DeVonna Scarbro both of Beckley. Visitation will be held at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill on Sunday, May 4, 2003 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Services will be on Monday, May 5, 2003 at 1:00 P.M. at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill. Burial will be at High Lawn Memorial Park., Oak Hill, WV