Thomas L. Edwards

Thomas L. Edwards, age 74, a 2 year resident of Dryden, MI. and previously from Imlay City/Minnesota/Almont areas, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at McLaren Lapeer Regional Hospital. Tom was born October 10, 1941 in Watseka, IL., the son of Arthur and Charlotte (Tuttle) Edwards. Tom joined the United States Army for two years and was stationed in Panama. After graduating from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Tom worked in hydraulics for many years, the last 7 with the Eaton Corporation before retirement in 2006. He previously worked for Vickers Corporation at different locations. Tom married the former Sandra Jocham in Romeo, Michigan at the Romeo United Methodist Church. Upon retirement, he enjoyed working in his garden and working on his train set. Along with Sandra, they were long time members of the Romeo United Methodist Church. But Tom will mostly be remembered is for his love of family and his many friends. Tom is survived by his wife Sandra of Dryden, sons: Adam (Michelle) Edwards and their children Kate & Annabelle of Independence, Minnesota and Paul (Lisa) Edwards and their children Rachel & Joshua of South Lyon, MI. Tom is also survived by his sister Judy Lahey of Danville, IL. Tom was preceded in death by his first wife Janette in 1980 and his brother Terry, Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 11 AM at the Romeo United Methodist Church with a Luncheon to follow at the church. Burial will follow at Ferguson Cemetery in Almont. Visitation will take place Monday from 3-8 at the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home, Romeo Michigan. Donations to the Romeo United Methodist Church would be appreciated.