Eugene Julius Thomas

November 20, 1937 - August 24, 2017

Eugene J. Thomas, 79, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017, at the Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility with his loving family at his side. Eugene was born in Hulbert, MI, to the late Paul and Julia (Brown) Thomas on November 20, 1937. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany where he met and married Sophie, his wife of 56 years who preceded him.Eugene and Sophie were blessed with five children who survive them: Schane “Mike” Thomas of Williamsburg, Vern Thomas of Rapid City, Lydia “Heidi” Thomas of Rapid City, Scott Thomas and Jon of Las Vegas, NV, and Christiane “Chrissy” (Joe) Budrow of Higgins Lake. He is survived by grandchildren Jacob and Mattelin Budrow. Eugene is also survived by his sister Pat (George) Gebo of Utica and his brother Shane Thomas of Warren.Eugene’s greatest passion was his life’s work as a finish carpenter and master woodworker. In addition to his family, he also loved hunting and being in the outdoors. A family gathering in Eugene’s honor will be held at a later date.Arrangements have been made by the Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, our family serving your family.