Thomas, J.S. Age 82 March 22, 2015 Beloved husband of Emma Kate and the late Lorraine. Dearest father of Dennis (Betsy), and Doug (Kelly). Dear grandfather of Kristen (Derek) Pepper, Kevin (Sarah), Chelsea (Joel) Collop, Kyle, Casey, Kaitlyn and Kirk. Loving great-grandfather of Zachary, Braden, and Kayleigh Pepper. Also survived by 6 brothers and sisters. In state Saturday, March 28, 2015, 9:00am with Funeral Service at 11:00am at Gilead Baptist Church, 12501 Telegraph Road, Taylor. Visitation Friday, 1:00pm - 9:00pm at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Interment at Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock. Memorials suggested to Baptist Park School, Taylor.