Thomas John Renaud

Thomas John Renaud, 85, of Rudy, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026 to be with his Heavenly Father. He was born September 29, 1940 in Lincoln Park, Michigan, to the late John and Jessie (Miller) Renaud. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Dana Incorporated in Detroit.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death his wife, Patricia Renaud; a sister, Barbara Duda; a brother, Danny Renaud; and a grandchild, Jennifer Ragsdale.

He is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Renaud of Rudy; a son, Timothy Renaud and wife Jacqueline of Rudy; a sister, Patricia Mothersel of Tawas, Michigan; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2026 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren.

Pallbearers will be Thomas Ragsdale, Dennis Adams, Kaden Lewis, Quinton Lereq, Kolby Adams and Cross Vickery.

Viewing will be 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 5, 2026 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Hwy, Van Buren.