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Marcel "Tommy" Joseph Thomas Jr.
Marcel "Tommy" Joseph Thomas Jr.
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Marcel "Tommy" Thomas Jr. Obituary
Marcel “Tommy” Joseph Thomas, Jr. passed away on Sunday, December 3,
2023 at the age of 66. Beloved husband of Pauline Marie Pouwels Thomas;
married to the love of his life and high school sweetheart for 41 years.
Father of Brandon Thomas (Emily) and Meredith Thomas Michler (Nicholas).
Son of the late Marcel Joseph Thomas, Sr. and Marjorie Wimberly Thomas.
Son-in-law of the late Daniel Anthony Pouwels and Gertrude “Tut” Pouwels.
Brother of Marjorie “Ann” Gallagher (James), Renee Holiday, Brett Thomas, Sr.,
and Michael Thomas.
Loving brother-in-law of Julie Pouwels Brumfield (Gary),
Bart Gerard Pouwels, Sr. (Erin) and John Daniel Pouwels (Maria).
Grandfather of Madison Olivia Michler, Anna Clare Thomas, Penelope Victoria
Michler, Cooper Joseph Thomas, John Everett Thomas and Kristopher Atticus
Michler.
He was adored by many nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Tommy so
dearly.
Tommy was employed by FMT Shipyard in Harvey, LA as a Purchasing Agent.
Tommy was an avid sports fan, a lifelong Saints Fan, lover of the Ole Miss
Rebels, and he bled green and white for his Alma Mater, Archbishop Shaw.
Tommy prided himself on being a member of the Shaw “Chain Krewe”.
His greatest joy in life was being Paw Paw to his six beautiful grandchildren.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on
Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 12 Noon at Archbishop Shaw High School
Chapel, 1000 Salesian Lane, Marrero, LA.
Visitation will be at the Archbishop Shaw Chapel from 9AM until 12 Noon.
Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at
www.mothefunerals.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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