Thomas Lewis Portis, 84, of Kimball Township made his transition from this life on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
He was born August 23, 1941 in Stonewall, Mississippi to the late Jonah and Ruth Portis. He was one of 13 children.
Thomas graduated from Marysville High School where he played football and ran track. He worked at Prestolite in Port Huron until it closed. He then became an ordinance enforcer, building inspector, constable, and township supervisor of Kimball until his retirement. Thomas also owned a junkyard for many years that he operated after his retirement. He loved to entertain, play cards, spend time with family and friends, and watch the kids play and ride bikes. He enjoyed going to family reunions whenever he could attend. Special memories were made with him and at his home.
He is survived by his son, David “Dude” Portis; a bonus son, Eddie Respondek; 3 granddaughters, Sierra Portis, Megan Colman, and Catherine Wilson; 5 great grandchildren, Jordan Coats, Kinzley Coats, Maelynn Thurston, Bryson Colman and Hazel Murdock; sister, Patricia (Clarence) Duckworth; and a host nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Alline Portis, Naomi Manns, and Mary Lou Portis; and his brothers, William, Rev. John, Donald, Ronald, Vernon, Robert, Preston, and Richard Portis.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 in Shiloh Baptist Church with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. The Reverend Lawrence Hancock will officiate.
Burial will be in Caswell Cemetery, Kimball Township.
Arrangements are by Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. To send condolences, visit pollockrandall.com
The family of Thomas Portis extends our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has surrounded us with love, prayers, and support during this difficult time. Thank you for every kind word, thoughtful gesture, prayer, phone call, card, visit and expression of sympathy. We are especially grateful to those who generously gave of their time and talents to assist with the celebration of Thomas Portis’s life.
With Sincere Appreciation ~ The Portis Family
