Passed away at the Heartland Health Care Center on Monday, June 23, 2014 at the age of 75. Thomas was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, the son of Clifford and Minerva (nee Thomas) Brown. Beloved husband of 57 years to Jean. Loving father of Donald (Carol) Brown, Daniel (Barbara) Brown, Lori (Doug) Dziuba, Jane Brown, Teri (Leo) Lanigan. Proud Grandfather of Sara, Emily, Alex, Ansley, Matt, Josh, Rachel, Lindsay, Casey and Rayhan and two great-grandchildren, Alivia and Chasen. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 28th 10:30am at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 47650 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth. Arrangements entrusted to Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main Street, Plymouth, Michigan.