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July 05, 1917 - February 26, 2010
 Thomas M. Johnson, died February 26, 2010 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Bloomfield Hills. He was 92 years old. Mr. Johnson was born July 5, 1917 in Flint, Michigan to parents Thomas J. and Catherine (nee Cronin) Johnson and proudly served as a pilot in the United States Army Air Corp. during World War II. He married Betty Ann Olson, the nicest, most wonderful woman he ever met, and they moved to Birmingham with their family in 1952. Mr. Johnson was a wholesale jeweler and a manufacturers’ representative. Because he traveled alot his family would wait for him eagerly on Friday evenings, greeting him by jumping all over him. He would throw his youngest child and only boy, Tommy, up in the air, much to everyone’s delight. Mr. Johnson was a wonderful man and although he frightened all the young male suitors who dated his daughters, he was an example of how men should treat women. He never had a drink of alcohol in his life but faced every obstacle head on, with great bravery and optimism. Mr. Johnson enjoyed basketball and was a great story teller, but his greatest joy came from spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Mr. Johnson is survived by his loving children, Mara (Bob “Soup”) Miller, Marian (John) Cotant, Nancy Hough, Jacque (Chet) Cosby, Debbie (Chuck) Smith, Jody (Peter) Gaudino, Kim (Gordie) Urquhart and Tom (Kate) Johnson; grandchildren, Jim (Kelly), Greg (Gina), Jeremy (Tammy), Martin (Carrie), Douglas (Debi), Johnny, Julie (Sean), Kristin (Curt), Matt (Leanne), Jeff, Kelly (Brian), Joe, Katie (Bob), Tom, Bill (Cassidy), Joe (Michelle), Joshua (Catherine), Jake (Courtney), Nathanial, Mike (Missy), Gary (Renee), Bill (Janet), Jackie, Zack (Kelly), Rachael, Andy, Matt (Rebekah), Nick, Adam, Ellie, Dan (Tatiana), Jeff, Molly, Julie, and Tommy; great-grandchildren, Marisa, Nathan, Kailey, Gregory, Lillian, Evelyn, Chelsey, Peyton, Keegan, Samantha, Nicolas, Olivia, Kylie, Connor, Madison, Brady, Stephanie N., Stephanie T., Nicholas, Thomas, Matthew, Mackenzie, Stephanie C., Cheryl, Brandon, Derrike, Gillian, Joshua, Elizabeth, Maizy and Elyse. He is also survived by his brother, Robert “Bud” (Sharan) Johnson. Mr. Johnson is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Ann (nee Olson) Johnson and granddaughter, Jill.
Funeral from Holy Name Church, 630 Harmon, Birmingham, Tuesday 10am. Friends may visit beginning at 9:30am. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Monday 2-9pm. Prayer service Monday evening. Interment with military honors in Greenwood Cemetery, Birmingham.
Memorial contributions appreciated to Easter Seals of Michigan, 2399 E. Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills, MI 48326.
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Dear Nancy & Family, our deepest sympathies & prayers are with you & yours. Please know that if we can't be with you in person during this time, that we hold you in our hearts.
Love,
Anna & Don
Anna & Don | What a privlege it was to know Mr. Johnson. He was a mountain of a man, a mans man, and I mean that in the very best way. Mr. Johnson had a way about him that drew people to him. He was kind, lively, friendly and funny. You just knew how very much he cherished his family and how they cherished him. I always looked forward to seeing Mr. Johnson and getting a big, strong handshake and a warm smile from him. I know that he will be missed, but NEVER forgotten.
Tom Vincent | To the family of Tom Johnson,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of your loss. Your father and grandfather was a true gentleman and someone to be looked up to. It was truely our pleasure and honor to have known both him and your mother.
Bruce and Sandy Landino | Dearest Jacque and Johnson Family,
We are thinking of you and praying for you. We are so sorry for your loss. It was an honor for me to know your dad. I could tell he was one of the all time "best-ever" dads!!! I know you will have many great memories.
Love, Pat
Pat and Jim Claffey | We send our love, prayers and deepest sympathy at the loss of such a Gentle Man. May he rest in peace with his eternal angel Betty Ann.
Paul and Susan Heneks | Betsy, I mean Jacque and Chet. We are very sorry to learn of your families loss. We know words can not say enough.
Walk with God.
Ted and Judy
Ted & Judy Wade | Tom,
I can't believe how much you look like your dad! I am sorry to hear of your loss. He sounds like he was a wonderful man and father. I pray you and your family are surrounded by loved ones and you feel the arms of God wrapping His his love around you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary Zandee
Mary Zandee | May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. You are in our prayers.
John & Doris Woodruff | We loved your Dad, who we always called Uncle Tom. He and your Mom (we called her Aunt Betty Ann) were a big part of our family. We will never forget his roaring laugh, hilarious sense of humor and, above all, generous spirit. We grew up hearing Tom Johnson, Max Vorce and Dave Magee stories.
Our hearts go out to you guys.
Love, Anne Vorce
Anne Vorce | All of the Timyans send their love and condolensces. Your Dad ("Uncle Tom" to us kids) was a wonderfully huge part of my Dad's life. Dad says that his life changed when he met your dad at about 18 years old. Uncle Tom brought bigger tham life fun, laughter and good spirit everywhere he went. Your mom (Aunt BettyAnn) and dad were my parents' lifelong cherished friends, and their memories will always be treasured.
Deedee (Timyan) Pichard | Dear Mara, Reddy, Nancy, Jacque, Debbie, Jody, Kimmy, and Tommy---We are thinking and praying for all of you as you celebrate the wonderful life of our beloved, "Big Tom". We all loved him dearly and though he never had a drop of alcohol in his life, you never knew it as he was the life of every party! His love for each of you was so very apparent. Take good care of yourselves. With much love, Mary Grace
Mary Grace Garry | Dear Johnson family, and what a family you are! We all loved your wonderful father and your lovely mother. It has been such a pleasure knowing all of you and being a part of your family. In spite of the sadness of this occasion, it's so wonderful to see all of you now!
Our love to all of you, Wally and Gayle Wolf
Gayle Wolf | My deepsest sympathies to all the Johnsons. Big T will always be remembered for the great human being that he was. I cherish all the days I spent with him, and I will miss his humor, and direct approach to life. It took me years to figure out who "Nutsy-Feagan" was. Sincerely! John Kolar
John Kolar | To the Johnson Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We were honored to know your wonderful father.
Clyde & Janet Folley | Our condolences to the whole Johnson family. We loved Big T like he was our own father and feel extremely honored to have been a small part of his life. We will miss him dearly but will always remember his great love of family and life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joanne and Dave Stacey |
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