Michael "Paw Paw" Thomas was born December 17, 1955 in Dallas, Texas to Glendal Thomas & Hazel Odell Edgar Thomas, and passed away July 25, 2024 in Rowlett, Texas. He is survived by his sisters, Patricia Smith & husband Wilson, and Terry Adams & husband Larry; son, Chris Mallard & wife Melissa; grandchildren: Kayla Jackson, Christopher Mallard, Stormi Coleman, Kristian Jones; great-grandchildren: Trevor, McKinley, Nich, Carleigh, Lucas, Racelyn, Aubrey, Anthony, Honesty, Zander, Violet, Avah'lynn, Kaston and numerous Brothers in the Red & Gold Family. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Hyla Dawn Lyle; nephew, Chris Smith.