Thomas proudly served in the U.S. Army for 30 years, and traveled around the world. He was a champion marksman and received several marksmanship awards while in the Army.
A loving husband and devoted father, he is survived by his wife of 30 years, Suzanne Porter; two sons, Joshua Todd Porter and wife Judith and Clint Matthew Porter and wife Cara; and four grandchildren, Justin, Amanda, Nicholas and Andrew.