Thomas Edward McLane Jr. died May 31, 2024, in Charlevoix, Michigan.

Thomas was born in Puxico, Missouri on March 2, 1931, to Susie and Thomas Edward McLane Sr. and married Janet Alander McLane in 1956 in Flint, Michigan.

He is preceded in death by his parents and son, James Ernest McLane.  Tom is survived by his wife, Janet and sons, Ross (Jackie), Scott (Ann), Robert (Sara), John and Eric (Elizabeth). 

Fourteen grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

Tom was a firefighter in Michigan with the Flint Fire Department for 35 years and served in the Marines. 

Graveside service will be held in Puxico, Missouri on June 12, at 1 at the Puxico Cemetery. 

Celebration of Life will be held August 16 in Puxico, Missouri. 

Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army of Flint, 211 W. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48502. 

OBITUARY WRITTEN BY FAMILY.