Thomas Charles Szudzik, age 84, of Hastings, passed away on October 23, 2020. Thomas was born on November 26, 1935 in Grand Rapids, the son of Charles and Leda (Powers) Szudzik. He was a 1954 graduate of Central High School in Grand Rapids. Thomas served in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Korea. On September 25, 2004 he married Eddis Mae Hayes. He retired from Capital Engineering and worked for Die Cad Group until 2004. Thomas was a member of St. Rose of Lima Parish in Hastings. He enjoyed golf and fishing on Gun Lake. He enjoyed traveling, especially out west, down south and through northern Michigan. Thomas liked going to the casinos, bowling, and spending time with his family. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Leda Szudzik, and his sisters, Beth and Charlene. He is survived by his wife, Eddis (Hayes) Szudzik of Hastings; step-children, Shelley Hendrick (Casey Wolfe), Joseph (Toni) Hendrick, Laura (James) Pickett, all from Hastings; seven grandchildren, Sara Hendricks, Steven Wolfe, Taylor Pickett, Madison McMasters, Makayla Pickett, Ryan Hendrick, Kara Hendrick, all from Hastings; three great-grandchildren, Natilee Shay of Atlanta, GA, Malea and Malayna Johnson of Caledonia; niece, Kathy Weed of White Cloud and great-nephew, Gordon Deloof of Grand Rapids, nephew, David Bockheim of Rockford, and other nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway, Hastings, with a prayer service that followed. Military honors provided by the American Legion Post 45 of Hastings. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Rose of Lima Parish, 805 S. Jefferson Avenue, Hastings, MI, 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.