Thomas Smith
BLOOMINGTON – Thomas A. Smith, 62, of Towanda, passed away at 9:44 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2019 at his home.
His funeral will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 3, 2019 at St. Patrick Church of Merna, Bloomington with Rev. Dustin Schultz officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Normal. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday at Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington.
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Tom was born December 1, 1956 in Danville, the son of Thomas E. and Karen Ingram Smith. He married Therese Ann Seibert on July 14, 1990 in Normal. She survives.
Also surviving are his mother, Karen Smith of Normal; two children, Myles Smith and Lauren Smith, both of Towanda; a brother, Tim (Lori) Smith; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother Randy.
Tom graduated from Olympia High School and received his bachelor’s degree in Information sciences from Illinois State University. He worked at State Farm Insurance Co’s over forty years, retiring in August 2018.
Tom was a member of St. Patrick Church of Merna and an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He was very involved in his children’s activities including coaching basketball and baseball and watching dance competitions for many years. Tom always put his family first and will be remembered for his positivity and compassion.
Tom was a loving husband, father, son and friend who will be dearly missed by all that knew him.
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