Mr. Thomas Paul Ringler, 68, of Garner passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at his home. He was born June 1, 1948 in Canton, OH, son of the late Paul and Barbara Ringler. Mr. Ringler was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and had an Associate’s Degree in Engineering. A memorial service will be held Monday, July 11, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. in the Mclaurin Funeral Home chapel in Clayton. Inurnment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Park Mausoleum. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Janet Ringler, four children, David Ringler, Beverly Ringler, Kevin Ringler, and Ashley Ringler, two sisters, Cathy Yohamick and Gayle Nash, two brothers-in-law, Mark Addams and Rick Addams, sister-in-law, Tracey Call, and three grandchildren, Valerie, Nathan, and Alana. Arrangements are being handled by McLaurin Funeral Home in Clayton.