Thomas Richard McDonald, 87, of Springfield, passed away on October 30, 2022 at his residence. He was born on February 4, 1935 in Springfield to Harry McDonald and Eugenie Lomprez. Thomas married Annalee Padget in Springfield on November 4, 1956 and she survives.
Mr. McDonald is also survived by his children: Lauralee (James) Smith of Petersburg and Lisa Needham of Springfield, three grandchildren: Kathleen (Troy) Rexilius, Kimberly (Stephen) Priller and Noah Needham, two great-grandchildren: Evan and Riley Priller and one sister Betty Breese. He was preceded in death by five siblings and one grandson James J. Smith V.
Thomas was a US Army Veteran stationed in Germany serving as a Field Communications Chief. He worked for FS Feed Services for forty two years and he enjoyed woodworking, making furniture and fishing on Kentucky Lake.
A memorial service will be held at 12:30pm on Monday November 7, 2022 at Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 East Allen Street, with burial to follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 11:30am until the time of service Monday at Bisch and Son. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and condolences may be left at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com.