Thomas Henry Holmes, age 104 of Northville, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022. Thomas was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley. Beloved father to Pamela (late Robert) Kreda and Nicholas (Alison). Cherished grandfather to Nicholas, Ryan, Jordan, Tom, and Alisa. Dear great-grandfather to Haley, Andrew, Jill, Joe, Charlotte, Abby, Sam, and Robert Jeffrey “RJ”. Brother to William.
During his life, Thomas was a proud Army veteran. He served during World War II under General Patton in Germany, Belgium, and France. He received a Presidential Unit Citation for his work during the Battle of the Bulge. He and his men held the city of Bastogne during the siege until the 101st airborne was able to relieve them. Upon his return home, Thomas spent his career in education, retiring as a Principal in 1980.
A visitation for Thomas will be held Sunday, September 18, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harry J Will Funeral Home, 37000 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. Visitation will continue at the funeral home on Monday, September 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM, with a funeral service following at 12:00PM.