Scott Douglas Thomas

His name was Scotty Thomas and he loved his family more than anything on this Earth. Scott “Scotty” Thomas entered this world on October 23, 1965, to Janet Thomas and Lewis Moorer. The Lord saw fit to call him home on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

Scotty T was a proud Albion Wildcat graduate, graduating from Albion High School in 1983. Scotty T received an associate degree in criminal justice from Saint Leo University in 2017 and was working on his bachelor's degree.

Scotty T married the Love of his Life, Sonja Denise, on December 29, 1990. Of this union, Scotty T was the father of 3 beautiful children, Kortni, Kamani, and Kanea. Scotty T was very proud that all of his children were college graduates, with Kanea just recently graduating from Paul Mitchell hair school with her 2nd degree.

Scotty T was a man who put his family in a situation that allowed them to go out in this world and be successful! Scotty T was there for all 3 of his children, but he loved taking Kamani to his football practices and all his games growing up. Scotty T taught Kamani and all his friends to have heart, and never be scared! Scotty T was a “G-Daddy” to Charlie Chanel and Gianni Kaihli whom he loved more than anything!

Scotty T was a Navy Warrior who served his country for 25 years! He loved talking to and hanging out with his military mates. Scotty T enjoyed being retired and he didn’t mind telling you daily, “I’m retired”. During his time of leisure, Scotty T loved watching his favorite movie and TV shows such as “Jaws” and he watched every episode, “The Price is Right”, “Family Feud”, and “Columbo”, and his number one show was “Fred Sandford”. As Scotty T would often say – “You Big Dummy”.

Scotty T was a man who loved his Michigan Wolverines, Detroit Lions, Tigers, and Pistons. He loved to talk trash to Tony Harris (Slick), Janice Haynes, Eddie B Reynolds, and Charles Langston about those Spartans. And when it came to those “Ohio Stank” Buckeyes, Scotty T was like Stephen A Smith talking cash money. Boy was he happy when his beloved Michigan Wolverines beat Ohio Stank one more time. “Go Blue.”

Scotty T was a man who loved his old school music, with Earth Wind, and Fire, and Michael Jackson being his favorite and he played them whether you wanted to hear it or not. Scotty T loved to fish, and he often talked about his fishing spots in Albion, MI, where he caught bluegills, or in Lanett, AL, where he would catch catfish.

Scotty T is survived by his loving Wife, Sonja Thomas, Children, Kortni, Kamani, and Kanea, and Grandchildren, Charlie Chanel and Gianni Kaihli, all of Decatur, GA. Mother, Janet Taylor of Albion, MI. Father, Lewis Moorer of Albion, MI. Siblings: Selena (Arthur) Harris, of Stone Mountain, GA, Deneen Moorer, of Atlanta, GA, Valenica Taylor, of Albion, MI, Virgil Taylor II, of Albion, MI, Shawn Moorer, of Chicago, IL, Goddaughter’s Ashley Banks of Lansing, MI, Trya Johnson of Stone Mountain, GA and Madison Scott of Marietta, GA. A host of Sisters and Brothers in-Loves, Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Great Aunts and Great Uncles, Great Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.

His special friends who were more like brothers: Sidney “Sid” Coleman (aka Roller), Tony Harris (aka Slick) Craig Union (aka Jam), Raymond Banks (aka Bibby), James Wingfield (aka Pot), Tony Brewer (aka Bones), and Tyrone Johnson (aka) Ty, James Miles and Tim Robinson.

Scotty T was preceded in death by his Dad, Virgil Taylor, maternal grandparents Julius & Alice Thomas, paternal grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Moorer, Mother in-Love Gertie Mae Holloway Brewer, Father in-Love Calvin Brewer Sr., Sister in-Love, Nancy Harvey, Brother in-Love, Larrey Brewer, Favorite Uncle, Julius Thomas (Fella), and Aunt, Judith A. Horton.

A family hour for Scotty T will be held Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Grace Temple Church of God in Christ. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 12:00 PM, 711 Grace St, Albion, MI. A burial will occur Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 1:30 PM at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road, Agusta, Michigan 49012.