

Wilson, Sr., 80, of Morenci, Mich., died Aug. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Morenci American Legion or the Lenawee Humane Society. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Morenci. 7, at Eagle-Marry Funeral Home – Morenci Chapel. His parents and wife preceded him in death. Surviving is his fiancée, Joyce Stevens daughters, Michelle (and Richard) Stevens and Monica (and Dennis) Blackwell five grandchildren, James Thomas “JT”, Zachary, Wyatt, Alex and Will and brothers, James and John Smith. Tom was also a member of the Morenci Sportsman’s Club, the Morenci American Legion, and the NRA.

He was a member of the Morenci Congregational Church and recently started attending Blissfield Baptist Church with his fiancée. Going up north to the cabin, his dog Maddie, baseball, and guns were other interests of his. Tom loved his Jeep Wrangler, hunting and fishing, and the outdoors in general. His brother Jim was also a target of his pranks. Tom loved his family and going to his grandkids' sporting events, however, being the jokester he was, would always pick on his grandkids – especially Zachary about his slow truck. He also taught electronics in the Detroit area after his Navy retirement. He served his country in the United States Navy, retiring as Chief Petty Officer after 20 years. 7, 2023, Tom would have married his fiancée, Joyce Stevens. Trowbridge in Rollin Center, Mich., and she preceded him in death Dec. He was born July 16, 1944, in Morenci, to the late Charles and Grace (Watters) Smith.
