Craig David Thomas

1956 - 2015

Craig David Thomas obituary, 1956-2015, Muskegon, MI

BORN

1956

DIED

2015

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Ever Rest Funeral Home and Cremation Chapel

1783 East Keating Ave

Muskegon, Michigan

Craig Thomas Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 26, 2015.

After a valiant 4 year fight with cancer, Craig has gone to heaven. We know that Craig will be playing golf with his buddy, Jeff, and singing with his mother, Mary.

Craig's loving memory will be held in the hearts of his best friend and wife, Melanie; his children, Matt (Jamie) Thomas, Katie (Adam) Furman, Jerry (Amanda) Smith, Megan Smith, and Melissa Smith.

He will be sadly missed by his father, Fred Thomas; his mother-in-law, Dee Simmerman; his loving brothers and sisters, Hugh (Dorothea) Thomas, Doug (Sandy) Thomas, Kevin (Kathy) Simmerman, and Margo Higgins.

The family will be regaling his grandchildren, Claire and Luke Thomas, Marah and Mike Furman, Adrian and Aurora Smith, and Maddi Boyce with stories of grandpa's Cowardly Lion impression and his monster hunting prowess.

We ask that our family and friends join us in a celebration of Craig's life on Saturday, March 28, 2015 from 3pm-7pm at Johnson Hall; 1509 Holton Rd in Muskegon. (Next to the Steak and Egger)

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Harbor Hospice of Muskegon.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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April 2, 2015

Dan Peterson

Matt this is to you, as a young 10 year old boy I drafted you to be on my little league team. Little did I know I would meet one of the nicest, funniest guy's ever, your Dad. I truly enjoyed coaching with your Dad and getting to know him and having you on my team. I will miss your Dad also.

March 30, 2015

My sympathy to you and your family at this time.
Bernadette Young

March 28, 2015

Mel Thomas

Thank you to all of our friends and family for the loving thoughts and prayers. Craig is the love of my life and will always remain in my heart. When you think of Craig remember the joy and laughter he brought to our lives! He is at peace now and I'm sure he and Jeff Chase and my father, Al Simmerman are whooping it up on the golf course in Heaven! Afterward Craig and Mom, Mary will be singing songs for the enjoyment of the angels. I love you, Craig!

March 28, 2015

Hugh and Dorothea Thomas

Heaven was smiling as it welcomed home a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother/brother in-law, uncle, son and friend. You will be missed by everyone whose lives you touched and will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

March 27, 2015

Terry and Joni brown

To the Thomas family.. We will miss Craig very much. We had so many memories together, baseball, bowling, golf etc. may you find comfort at this very difficult time. sorry we cannot make it to Craig's memorial as we are out of the state.

March 27, 2015

Diane Plunkett

Prayers and comfort to all of you we will miss craiger a awesome happy personality aww hugs

March 27, 2015

Rob & Lynn Gordon

Matt - We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I was able to meet him a few times and it didn't take long to realize that he was truly a great guy. You and your family will be in our thoughts.

March 27, 2015

DONNY HURTUBISE

Craig we are going to miss you
Donny, Debi, & Tony
STEAK & EGGER CREW

March 27, 2015

joey orcutt

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Craig was a good guy. r.I.p

March 27, 2015

Peggy Mackey

Mel - I am so sorry for your loss. May the memories carry with you forever. Love you.

March 27, 2015

Lee Walton

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

March 27, 2015

Nichole Hilliard

I light this is memory of Craig Thomas. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and friends. May the Lord comfort you all durring this tuff time. God bless you all.

March 27, 2015

Kim Thomas Troost

RIP my fabulous uncle. I don't have a single childhood memory that doesn't include your kindness, happiness and very funny personality. You will be missed..

March 27, 2015

Mel thinking of you and your family. Craig was such a great guy and will be so missed! Fly free Craig! Patti S n E

March 27, 2015

Jillian Ripley

I'm so grateful to have been able to have Craig apart of my life. I will forever cherish the road trip memories to St. Ignace and the Great Wolf Lodge. He will be missed by many.

March 27, 2015

Gayle ZKJok

So sorry for your loss Mel, and you are in my prayers

March 27, 2015

Diane Lavasseur

In my thoughts and prayers Mel and family. Craig will be sadly missed by me and many others. A great and very, very nice guy.

March 26, 2015

Megan Smith

Love and miss you more than you could imagine !!

March 26, 2015

Denise Morey

Thinking of you Mel and your Family during this Sad time. Craig will be dearly missed.

March 26, 2015

Mark Bouchard

Sorry to see one of my neighborhood buddies passed on we grew up together and had a lot of good times. RIP buddie

March 26, 2015

Pam Goodall

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 26, 2015

Sandy Thompson

Thinking of you Mel and your family during this difficult time.

March 26, 2015

We will miss you Craig all your friends at steak and egger

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