Michael (Mike) Joseph Thomas, 71, of Hiawatha, Kansas, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to his eternal home to be with the Lord Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Amberwell Hospital in Hiawatha, Kansas.

Mike was born October 8, 1952 in Kansas City, Kansas. He had lived most of his life in and around the Kansas City area where he started his career as an Auto Body Mechanic at Metro Body Shop for 10 years and then went on to do construction work.

Mike played guitar and sang in the Thomas Family Band with his parents and 2 brothers for 20+ years. Mike enjoyed joking around, woodworking, hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, George Thomas and brother, Tom Thomas.

Survivors include mother, Anna Thomas of Destin FL., brother, Danny (Nancy) Thomas of Destin FL., son, Jeremy Thomas of Grove, OK, daughter, Melanie (Mario) Schmitt of Horton, KS, 4 grandchildren, Mikayla (Dalton) Parsons, Madison (Jeff) Densberger, Mason Schmitt, and Chevelle Thomas and 2 great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.