Michael A. Thomas

Michael A. Thomas age 70 of Fairfield passed away Sunday October 4, 2026. He was born October 2, 1956 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late Clarence A. Thomas and Dorothy L. Erlewein Thomas. He was a 1975 graduate of Hamilton Garfield High School. On November 9, 1979 he married Debra Phillips. Michael worked as an expediter at AK Steel (Cleveland Cliffs) for over 21 years. He was a special deputy for the Butler County Sheriff’s Office for 21 years. He was a 15 year member of the Hamilton-Fairfield Jaycees where he served as president for 2 years. He received many awards in the Jaycees for the projects he spearheaded, and was a 15 gallon blood donor. He also enjoyed bowling, rising motorcycles, and boating. He is survived by his wife Debbie Thomas; his brothers-in-law Cary “Caco” Phillips and Greg (Sandy) Phillips; niece Stephanie (Adam) Gartenman; nephews Ryan (Heather) Phillips, Chris Phillips, and Caleb Phillips; great nephews Jacob and Andrew Gartenman, Lucas Phillips, River Phillips, and Jasper Phillips; great niece Piper (Gage) Morrow; great great nephew Valentine Theodore; and special cousin Paul Owens and his daughter Courtney Owens and her children Aryelle, Alloni, and Xaidyn. Mike is also survived by several cousins and other family members and close friends. Visitation at THE WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME 3080 Homeward Way at Rt. 4, Fairfield on Wednesday October 14, 2026 from 11:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Richard Sterwerf, officiating. Burial to follow in Butler County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions would be appreciated to Fairfield Community Church, 5650 Winton Road, Fairfield, Ohio 45014 or to Animal Friends Humane Society, 1820 Princeton Road, Hamilton, Ohio 45011. www.websterfuneralhomes.com