Thomas, born on July 6, 1963 to Thomas Edward and Mardee Gaynor (Packard) Steel in Detroit, MI. His happiest moments were of his childhood with his older sister, Elizabeth, his younger sister, Sandra, and his family and many friends. He attdended Franklin High School, graduating in 1981. He enjoyed music, golf, baseball, football, camping, and traveling. He worked in the heating and air conditioning industry until he achieved his HVAC license and fulfilled his dream and became the owner and operator of his own business, United Energy Heating and Air. Thomas was a proud uncle to Justin, Chadwich, Tarra, and Kassandra. He spent his final year in Georgia with his sister, Elizabeth, her husband, Robert, and son, Chadwick, where he was surrounded with love and comfort while he courageously battled renal failure. Wherever Thomas was, you felt the loving power of his presence. Thomas was a loving and protective son, brother, uncle, and friend to many!