Thomas Melvin Lance, 69

Thomas Melvin Lance, 69, of Tecumseh, Mich., died Monday, May 19 at Provincial House in Adrian, Mich. He was born Sept. 11, 1938 in Centertown. Mr. Lance is preceded in death by his parents, Hebron and Ruth Simons Lance. He was also preceded in death by two brothers; Marshall Lance and Clyde Lance. He worked in Olivet, Mich., producing small engine parts until he began property management. He was married to Shirley Jean Matson on June 12, 1960, who survives.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Lance is survived by two sons; Jackie (Marcia) Lance of Melvindale, Mich., and Ricky (Melissa) Lance of Braxton, Miss.; two brothers, Waymon (Sandy) Lance of East Moline, Ill., and Lonnie (Debbie) Lance of Sikeston, Mo.; three sisters, Lucille (R.D.) Crim of Olivet, Mich., Nadean (Jim) Cummings of Nashville, and Faye (Sherman) Mays of Manchester; one step-daughter; three step-sons; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mr. Lance was cremated and interment of his remains are at Brookside Cemetery Columbarium in Tecumseh, Mich. Memorials may be made to Hospice.
Arrangements by Couture-Handler Funeral Home in Tecumseh, Mich.