Thomas Wilson St. Johns, Michigan Obituary

Thomas Wilson

Thomas L. Wilson, 85, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 as the result of complications from Multiple Sclerosis. Tom was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, and then went on to serve as a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. After his military service Tom was a successful Insurance Salesman, before going on to open two retail stores (Quality Discount House) in St. Johns & Hastings, Michigan, which he operated until the onset of his MS. Surviving are his loving wife, Bonnie; his son, Troy Wilson (Laurin Cowling), his sister in law, Crystal Maneval, and many caring nieces, nephews and their families. Preceding Tom in passing were his parents, Deo & Lucille Wilson; his mother in law, Elma Kasper & his brother in law Joe Kasper. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 14th at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. A visitation will be Thursday, October 13th from 3 – 7 pm. A special thanks to the personnel at both the Laurels of Carson City & the Masonic Pathways in Alma who have given Tom such great care. Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society or National MS Society.
March 20, 1931 - October 10, 201603/20/193110/10/2016
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Thomas L. Wilson, 85, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 as the result of complications from Multiple Sclerosis. Tom was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, and then went on to serve as a Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. After his military service Tom was a successful Insurance Salesman, before going on to open two retail stores (Quality Discount House) in St. Johns & Hastings, Michigan, which he operated until the onset of his MS. Surviving are his loving wife, Bonnie; his son, Troy Wilson (Laurin Cowling), his sister in law, Crystal Maneval, and many caring nieces, nephews and their families. Preceding Tom in passing were his parents, Deo & Lucille Wilson; his mother in law, Elma Kasper & his brother in law Joe Kasper. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, October 14th at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. A visitation will be Thursday, October 13th from 3 – 7 pm. A special thanks to the personnel at both the Laurels of Carson City & the Masonic Pathways in Alma who have given Tom such great care. Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society or National MS Society.

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Oct
13
Visitation
Thursday, October 13 2016
03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Keck - Coleman Funeral Home
1500 Waterford Parkway
St. Johns, MI 48879
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14
Service
Friday, October 14 2016
11:00 AM
Keck - Coleman Funeral Home
1500 Waterford Parkway
St. Johns, MI 48879
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