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Rev. Duane "Mr. T" Gary Thon
Born: 2/21/1937
Died: 9/30/2023
Age: 86
Community: Davison, MI
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THON, Rev. Duane Gary “Mr. T” - Of Davison, age 86, died Saturday, September 30, 2023 at his residence.
Funeral service will be held 11am Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Swartz Creek United Methodist Church, 7400 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, MI 48473.
Reverend David Mulherin officiating.
Burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery,
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Swartz Creek United Methodist Church and Hilltop Church of God.
Visitation 4-8pm Wednesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. A Masonic Service will be held 7:30pm Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Visitation 10am Thursday at church until the time of the service.
Duane was born in Saginaw, Michigan on February 21, 1937, the son of the late Herbert and Iva (Enszer) Thon. On September 23, 1993 he married Dorothy Mulherin in Toledo, Ohio. He was the Pastor at Hopewell United Methodist Church in Glenford, Ohio and at West Michigan Avenue United Methodist Church in Saginaw. He was a member of Saginaw Masonic Lodge #77, the Scottish Rite in Bay City and the Davison Kiwanis Club. Upon retirement he pastored at Unionville United Methodist Church and Kilmanagh United Methodist Church. Duane spent 24 years serving as Pastor. He was always very dapper in his appearance. He enjoyed gardening, kayaking, feeding the birds and traveling. Duane traveled to all 50 states and all over the world. He loved chasing waterfalls with his wife. Duane was the historian for the Thon and Enszer families and was in the process of writing a book about the family. Pastor Duane will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy;
children, Christy (Russell) Sommers, Lisa VanOchten and Kevin (Jackie) Thon;
and 9 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by siblings, Cliff, Paul, Raymond and Doris.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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10/4/2023 |
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4:00 PM |
| Visitation 4-8pm Wednesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint. A Masonic Service will be held 7:30pm Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Visitation 10am Thursday at church until the time of the service. |
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| Funeral Service |
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10/5/2023 |
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11:00 AM |
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Swartz Creek United Methodist Church
7400 Miller Road
Swartz Creek, MI 48473Get a Map to this location...
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Rev. David Mulherin |
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