Thomas Karns

Thomas L. Karns, of Vicksburg passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the age of 58. Tom was born on March 18, 1962 in Marshall, MI. He was the son of Thomas and Eleanor (Napientek) Karns. Tom graduated with the Class of 1980 from Marshall High School. He proudly served in the United States Army 101st Airborne from 1980 until 1989. It was during his time in the service that he became a nurse. When he returned home, he went to work at the State Hospital for over 10 years. On July 2, 2004 he married Theora Edwards. He is preceded in death by his wife Theora; parents: Thomas and Eleanor Karns. He is survived by two children: Tyson (Melanie) Souza, of OR; Trina (Carlos) Sanchez, of CA; and their mother: L.J Souza, of CA; three step-children: Tonya (Andy) Taylor, of Scotts; Lyndie (Brian Tassell) Wall, of Fulton; Conor (Jenny) Schaub, of Schoolcraft; his father and mother-in-law: Linden and Lois Edwards; ten grandchildren: Lea, Neil, Vincent, Kasey, Morgan, Gracie Lue, Eric Thomas, Wyatt, Isla, and Oliver. He is also survived by two brothers: Larry (Julia) Karns, of Battle Creek and Michael Karns, of TX; two sisters: Donna (Dennis) Wintersteen, of Marshall and Becky (Rich) Simpkins, of MS; his two sister-in-laws: Pam (Jeff) Foy, of Climax and Jenny (Chan) Edwards, of Vicksburg; and many nieces and nephews and a very special companion: beloved dog Geno. In accordance with his wishes, Tom will be cremated and his ashes will be interred in a private ceremony at Fort Custer National Cemetery. While at Tom's webpage at www.mccowensecord.com please take time to sign his guestbook by lighting a candle and/or sharing a memory with his family. Tom's family is being cared for by the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home, 409 South Main, Vicksburg, MI 49097 (269-649-1697).