Thomas James Earls

SANDUSKY – Thomas James Earls, 59, of Sandusky, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.
He was born January 5, 1956 in Deckerville, Michigan.
He was a lifelong area resident, 1974 graduate of Sandusky High School and earned his Associates Degree from St. Clair County Community College.
Thomas married Debra Schell on March 12, 1980 in Las Vagas, Nevada.
He was a member of the Heritage United Methodist Church, Snover.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Schell; Angela and Matthew Thomson (daughter) of Sandusky; Justin Earls (son) of Pontiac; Megan Earls and fiance’, John Nichols Jr. (daughter) of Applegate. Five grandchildren, Meadow and Marlie Nichols, Colin and Mason Thomson, and Greyson Merriman. Brian Raysin (step-brother) of Alaska, Robert Raysin (step-brother) of Davison, Carol VanEtten (step-sister) of Marlette.
He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Beverly and Bart Raysin.
Cremation has taken place at the Southern Michigan Services in Livonia.
Memorial Services were held Friday, June 12, 2015 at Heritage United Methodist Church, Snover.
Rev. Donald R. Derby officiated.
Memorial suggestion to the United Hospice of Marlette.
Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky, www.marsh funeral.com.
Marsh Funeral Chapel, Inc. 810-648-2244.