Joshua Thomas

Joshua L. G. Thomas, 31 of Toledo, passed away in his sleep on Monday, November 22, 2021. He was born in Toledo on October 27, 1990. His mother's "Sunshine" he will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. Joshua was an avid lover of the outdoors. From a young age, he was very involved with groups such as the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Zooteens at the Toledo Zoo, as well as a number of youth groups at Bedford Alliance Church. After graduating from Start High School with Honors through the Natural Science Technology Center in 2009, Joshua would graduate and earn an Associates Degree in Wildlife Management from Hocking College class of 2012. As he pursued his career in Wildlife Management Internships, conservationist, Naturalist, etc., his interest in photography grew and walked hand in hand with his goals in his life. He would often take long walks with family and friends at area parks taking pictures of what he saw. His favorite, Lou Campbell State Nature Preserve, was visited often. One of his favorite quotes from Dr. Suess' the Lorax depicts his feelings towards nature.Unless, unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, its not! You can see some of his work on his page, Joshua Lee Photography. A compassionate person towards everyone, he had the gift of gab, and would talk with anyone who would listen about salvation through Jesus Christ. He led many people to the Lord, including his "Popa" when he was only 10. His favorite verses can be found in 1John 4:7-21 which talks about loving one another. He truly loved everyone and wanted everyone to love him. Joshua leaves behind to share his memory; his mother Dierdre Bahls, step-father Mark Bahls, father Tom Thomas; younger brother Noah Bahls; grandparents Diane Thomas and Carl and Connie Bahls; uncles T.J. Thomas, Todd Thomas, Matt Bahls, and Dave Jones; and aunt Annette Jones. He now joins in Heaven his grandparents Gale (Popa) and Nila (Nena) Gilliland, Raymond Thomas, Mary Bahls; uncle Eugene Wood, and aunt Dawn Wood. A visitation in Joshuas honor will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 AM at Bedford Alliance Church (8645 Jackman Rd. Temperance, MI 48182). Visitation Saturday, December 4, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Bedford Alliance Church 8645 Jackman Road Temperance MI 48182 United States funeral service Saturday, December 4, 2021 11:00 AM Bedford Alliance Church 8645 Jackman Road Temperance MI 48182 United States