Thomas Doxsie

After living nothing less than a spectacular life, Thomas “Tom” Alan Doxsie passed away at age 71 on August 22, 2025. With a competitive spark and a sharp wit, Tom infused every part of his life with fun and curiosity—from the dinner table to the boardroom, the golf course to destinations across the globe.

Tom was clever and endlessly charming, able to put anyone at ease while keeping an edge of mischief. He loved games and competition—fishing, shooting hoops, golfing, and playing cards—always as much for the camaraderie as the scoreboard.

Earning his MBA from the University of Illinois, Tom enjoyed a distinguished career in the food ingredient industry, traveling to 48 countries. At home, his expertise became a source of fun: the dinner table often hosted food ingredient quizzes, with one M&M as the reward for a correct answer.

Tom’s greatest win came in high school, when he met his future wife, Lori, in homeroom. They shared 55 remarkable years, building a beautiful family with daughters Christina (husband Erick Lee) and Elizabeth (husband Chris Brownson); enjoying many happy times with a close circle of friends; cherishing desert hikes and sunsets at their Arizona home; and embarking on many adventures with Tom’s brother, John, and sister-in-law Julie, who have been with them through every season of life.

To his grandchildren—Mack, Matilda, and Mim—he was not “Grandpa,” but “Spectacular,” a title he chose and lived fully. Even as Parkinson’s slowly stole his strength, when asked how he was feeling, his answer remained unwavering: “Spectacular.”

Tom leaves behind a lively crew of family, friends, and fellow mischief-makers who were lucky to know him—and who will always wish there had been more time together. Join us to celebrate Tom Doxsie’s spectacular life from 4:00-6:00 PM on October 10, 2025, at Bloomington Country Club in Bloomington, Illinois. In Tom’s honor, memorials can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.