Maurice Wayne "Butch" Thomas

Maurice Wayne 'Butch' Thomas, age 67, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, November 28, 2021. Butch was born January 3, 1954, in Albermarle, N.C., to Joyce Dean (Robertson) and Hulan Henry Thomas. Butch is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Glyn Thomas; and sister, Kay Thomas. Butch is survived by his wife of 47 years, Robin (Steele) Thomas; their children, Casey Atwood (Kyle), Hulan Tyler Thomas (Kathleen McClelland); his siblings, Faye Fleming, Stan Thomas (Earlene), Mike Thomas (Julie), Dale Land (Pam); three grandchildren, Gunnar Atwood, Hazel Atwood, and Audrey Thomas. A true American success story, Butch built and became the Mountain Man through years and years of hard work and integrity. Butch came from extremely humble beginnings and built a successful business and friendships that lasted a lifetime. Butch bought Mountain Man Supplies and Pawn in 1986. At that time, it was located where the Walton Arts Center currently stands. In 1991 he moved the business to the current S. School location. In 1998 he opened Instant Money Pawn located on 6th St., and then moved to the current location on N. College. He also had several other businesses through the years including Mountain Man Bail Bonding and Mountain Man Sporting Goods. Throughout the years Butch employed over 100 people. He valued his employees greatly and genuinely cared about them and their lives. He was generous to a fault and no one could find a more loyal friend. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a sharp wit, and loved to play practical jokes. He was an avid outdoorsman and truly enjoyed God's creation while out in his tree stand. He taught his son to hunt and fish from an early age and it was a bond they enjoyed until his final day. He was extremely knowledgeable about all kinds of wildlife. He also loved to go to Hot Springs and bet the ponies and roll the dice in Vegas. He lived life to the fullest. He instilled a great work ethic to his children and in these last few years his favorite role was being a grandpa to his three grandchildren. Go rest high on that mountain. You were much loved. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Children's Safety Center, 614 E. Emma Ave., Ste. 200, Springdale, Ark., 72764, or Grace CP Church Mission Outreach, 2451 W Wedington, Fayetteville, Ark., 72703. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 4, 2021, Westfield Chapel Funeral Home, 3236 W. Huntsville Ave., Springdale, Ark. 72762. Online condolences: www.WestfieldChapel.com