John Matthew Thomas II

John Matthew Thomas II obituary, South Lyon, MI

John Matthew Thomas II

John Thomas Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Frazer Cremations & Funerals - South Lyon on Jan. 20, 2026.
On December 3 rd of 2025, John Matthew Thomas (Matt) moved onto greener fairways. It was sudden and most likely a heart condition. He was born in Royal Oak, MI on March 22, 1950. He was 75. He is survived by his wife, Alene Garlick, and two children, Michael and Molly. John and Katie Thomas raised him to be a wonderful friend, father and partner. His sense of humor, smile, wit, love of music, enthusiasm for the game of golf and most Michigan sports will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him. There will be a celebration of his life in the near future. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of John, please visit our Tree Store.

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