Merle Victor Thomas Jr. June 16, 1937-December 9, 2023 Beloved son of the late Merle Sr. and Helen. Dearest brother of the late Robert (the late June) and the late Stanley. Cherished uncle of Jason (Denise), Patrick (Nicole), Sharon (Chuck) Lindenmuth, and Randy (Teresa). Dear great-uncle of Lauren, Rachel, Emma, Hanna, Leia, Jordan, and Preston. Loving companion of Margret. Also survived by special family members, Chris, Chrissy, and Cameron. Visitation Wednesday 2-8 pm with a Prayer Service at 7 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights. Instate Thursday at 10:00 am at St. Linus Church until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 am. Memorial Donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.