Thomas was born to Jesse and Juanita (Carson) Tapp on February 25, 1936.
He married Delores Nelan in 1956. He later went on to marry Helen Kerr in May of 1968 she preceded him in death.
Thomas graduated from E.P.C.H.S. in 1954 and went on to serve in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. He then worked at Caterpillar for 35 years retiring in 1991. He was also well known in the area as the longest serving Peoria Journal Star carrier delivering papers for over 40 years. He was most proud of his Commander position at American Legion 979.
Thomas is survived by 5 children; John Kelly, Tammy Traywick, Mike (Mary) Tapp, Terri (Todd) Rhoades, and Lisa “Tapp” Grammer. 8 grandchildren; Chris (Chelsea) Tapp, Kelly Tapp, Beth (Jay) Whelan, Michael (Lucia) Tapp, Brittany (Stephen) Fleming, Jay (Justine) Hawkins, Jordan Hawkins, and Nikki (Luke) Grammer. 15 great grandchildren; Harrison, Jordan, Ben, Maddi, Charlotte, Cecelia, Mikai, Moriah, Ezekiel, Josiah, Landon, Cruz, Ezra, Hailey, and Hayden.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Jack, daughter-in-law Rhonda Kelly and son-in-law Richard Traywick.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday January 31 2:00 pm at Davison Fulton Woodland Chapel with a visitation being held an hour prior.
Burial will be held at Parkview Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St Jude Midwest Affiliate.
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