Thomas "Tom" Thompson passed away on June 30, 2025, in Alton, IL with his family by his side.
Thomas C. Thompson, born January 17, 1941 in Hamilton, Ontario Canada.
Throughout his life he had many accomplishments, too many to list them all, but the most important being Founder and Coach of Alton Flames hockey, an educational administrator, landscaper, amazing artist, Mayor of Grafton, governor appointed to the Board of Central Port District IL, his involvement in the church, and his faith and Love in the Lord.
Wife of 45 years, Mary Ann (Mansholt) Thompson, Son David Thompson (Priscilla Jones), Daughter Cheryl Thompson (Steve Griffin), Grandchildren Danielle Dixon (Derek) and Adam Tilton, Great Grandkids Kynlie Muscarella and Kenneth Dixon. Also surviving Sister in Laws & Spouses: Barb & Paul Stumpf, Evelyn Ann & Bill Ambrose, several nieces and nephews, including his Canadian family.
Preceded in death by his beloved sister Jean Bowman, brothers Bill Thompson and Alec Thompson all from Ontario Canada, sister in law & spouse Betty & Harley Hicks.
He had great love and compassion for his family, friends, music and humor and will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held Monday, July 7, 2025 from 4:00 pm until time of service at 7:00 pm at Elias, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey. Rev. Steven Helfrich will be officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or any other charity of your choice in his name.
Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
