Thomaston – William "Billy" Budris, 68, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Theresa (Anderson) Budris.

William was born in Thomaston on June 11, 1957, son of the late William C. Budris Sr. and Shirley Rae (Brown) Budris.

He took great pride in his work as a Steamfitter for the Local 777 where some may regard him as a "legend". Billy was an avid NASCAR fan, loved all things country and really enjoyed the simplicities of life surrounded by family and friends.

Including his wife, Theresa, William leaves behind his children, Kelly Deland, and her husband, Steven, Kristen Budris, and her husband, Paul Heche, William C. Budris III, and step daughter Kelly Grubaugh; his grandchildren, Alivia, Cody, Gavin, Mia, and Ella; his nephews Brian, Justin, Jeremiah, Noah, Thomas and many extended family and friends.

Including his parents, William is predeceased by his brother, Brian Budris.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, August 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lyons Funeral Home, 46 High Street, Thomaston. A funeral home service will be held at noon. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Thomaston.

To leave notes of comfort for Billy's family, please visit his tribute wall.