Thomas Carl Smalley

Thomas C. Smalley, age 63 of Kalamazoo, died at home under hospice care on May 2, 2022, following a battle with lung disease. He was born on April 21, 1959, in Kalamazoo, the son of Carlton "Red" and Peggy (Cooley) Smalley. Tom was a 1977 graduate of Parchment High School and graduated from Western Michigan University with honors. He worked in excavating and construction. For several years he lived and worked in Arizona and Mexico. Tom returned to his hometown of Kalamazoo in 2009. His family includes his mother, Peggy Smalley; his children: Angie (Brandy) Bailey-Hobbs, Bobbie Jo (Jim) Casey, and Carla (Steve) Tucker; his 11 grandchildren; his sisters: Deborah (Gerald) Spitters and Linda (Rod) Nichols; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Carlton. Friends may visit with his family on Monday, May 9, 2022, from 1:00 PM-2:00 PM, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Burial & Cremation Services, 3926 S. 9th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, where his funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM, with Pastor Jim Dyke officiating. A graveside will follow the funeral service at 3:30 PM at Vicksburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Hospice or a charity of your choice. Please visit Tom's personalized online guestbook at https://www.langelands.com