Michael Thomas, Sr., 58, passed away on October 30, 2024, at Parkridge East Hospital in Chattanooga.

Michael was born on May 28, 1966, to Willie and Lucille Thomas. He is a 1984 graduate of City High School. Michael is of the Baptist faith and is a member of Christ Hope Missionary Baptist Church.

Michael was the BEST son, the BEST brother, the BEST Dad, the BEST uncle, the BEST brother-in-law, the BEST nephew, and the BEST friend you could ever have. He was always ready to help with anything. He had a heart of gold. Michael had weekly phone calls with everyone in the family. He would often call and say, “I didn’t ask for anything, I just called to see how you were.” He had a great impact on those he met and knew. Michael will be truly missed.

His father, Willie Thomas Jr. died before that.

He is survived by his mother, Lucille (Monroe) Walker; son Michael Thomas (Dorothy), Jr.; daughters Shunquitta Thomas, Ashley (Brandon) Williams; sister Michelle (Brian) Oliver; granddaughter Bailey Williams and bonus grandchild Khy’rei Johnson; nieces Whitney Brazell and Sitney Oliver; those near and dear to him, Christy Williams and Van Jackson; cousins, Jason James, Henry, Chris and Jeffery Rutledge, John Paris, Jr., Marvin Tolbert, Al-Kareem Abdullah, Gloria Jude, Shanterra Greene, Deardra McGee and Binta Tolbert; aunts, Vivian Tolbert and Bobbie Rutledge; and numerous family members and friends.

A special thank you to all of you who shared your favorite story about Michael and how he impacted your life. He is already sorely missed, but we know he rests in the Lord.

A public viewing will be held at the John P. Franklin Funeral Home on Friday, November 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by a chapel service at 2 p.m.