Thomas J. Krider Sr, 80 passed away Friday November 15, 2019 at Lutheran Life Villages at Pine Valley in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN. November 20, 1938 to the late Wendall and Alma Krider. He retired from Conrail and then was the owner of Fair Deal Auto Sales for 19 years. Thomas was a member of the American Legion Post # 47. He is survived by his children, Jeffery L Krider of Indianapolis, IN; Laura Shrader, Sherry (Brent) Poorman, Kimberly (Randy) Lawrence all of Fort Wayne. IN; Thomas “TJ” Krider of Grand Rapids. MI; companion Diane Bullard of Fort Wayne, IN; 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife Edna “Ginny” Krider, daughter Cynthia Krider, brother Alan Krider, sisters Marilyn Krider, Joan Welty and his dog Chico.Funeral Service will be 1:30 pm Wednesday November 20, 2019 at D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home 1140 Lake Ave Fort Wayne, IN with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 4-8 pm Tuesday November 19, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery Fort Wayne, IN. Preferred memorials may be made to Hospice Home. To sign the online guestbook go to www.mccombandsons.com