Francis H. Thomas Obituary (1927

Francis H. "Tom" Thomas, 93, of Decatur formerly of Springfield, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur. Tom was born September 8, 1927 in Palmyra, Illinois the son of Harold and Olive Thomas. He was a salesman with International Harvester. Tom was a member of Westside Christian Church in Springfield. He enjoyed golfing and the St. Louis Cardinals. Tom married Rita Piggott on May 3, 1953. She preceded him in death on July 12, 2010. Tom is survived by his children Greg (Jennifer) Thomas, Jeff Thomas, and Dina Perkinton, brothers Brad Thomas and Gary (Mary Lou) Thomas, sister Marty (Rich) Eunice, and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother Zane Thomas. The family will host a service to celebrate Tom's life at a later date. Arrangements by Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel, 4020 N. Water St. Decatur, view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.dawson-wikoff.com.