Verlin Ray Thomas, age 72, of Munith, MI, passed away at Henry Ford Allegiance Health in Jackson, MI on Saturday, September 12, 2020. He was born April 23, 1949 in Stockbridge, MI, the son of William and Cassie (Bailey) Thomas.

Verlin lived in the Munith area since 2004, moving from Royalton, KY. He served in the US Army during Vietnam, and he worked as an auto body painter. He loved listening to music—especially bluegrass—and going fishing.

Verlin is survived by two children, Justin (Tosanna Regan) Thomas of Jackson, and Julie Fletcher of Stockbridge; the mother of his kids, Jan Fletcher of Stockbridge; two sisters, Carol Rudd of Quincy, MI, and Nancy Thomas of Jackson, MI; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Joanne Millhouse.

Cremation has taken place, and a Memorial Service will be private. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution in Verlin’s memory may do so to the Stockbridge Area Emergency Service Authority (SAESA). Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, MI.