Hackworth, Thomas W., passed away, Monday, April 21, 2025, after a brief illness.
Beloved husband of the late Mary Hackworth (née Zimmer); dearest father of Todd Hackworth, Sarah Cahill, Craig (Mary) Hackworth, Anne Hoke and Alex T. Hackworth; dear grandfather of Paige Hackworth, Alex M. Hackworth, Mia Hackworth, Sydney Hoke and Shane Hoke; loving son of the late Joseph and Katherine Hackworth (née Gibbons); brother of Lynn (Dave) LaBrot, Mark (Rosemary Gaertner) Hackworth and Carol (Pat) Peterson; uncle of Joseph Strahn Hackworth, Ryan (Molly) Peterson and Amanda LaBrot; a cousin and dear friend to many.
Thomas dedicated many years of his professional life as a sales representative with Xerox Corporation. A lifelong lover of language, he earned his degree in English Literature and History from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. His passion for words, poetry, and storytelling was one of his defining traits. Thomas shared this love of literature with his grandchildren, who remember with great affection, listening to him read favorites like Lewis Carroll’sThe Jabberwocky. A devoted grandfather, he was ever-present in their lives, cheering them on from the audience at school and community performances, from the stands at baseball games, and from rink side at ice skating venues. He also delighted in spending quality time with them at his favorite local spots, such as the Olivette Diner and O’Connell’s Pub, where stories and laughter were always on the menu. He made friends wherever he went, and his presence will be greatly missed.
Services: Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Tuesday, May 20, from 4:00 p.m. until time of service at 7:00 p.m. If desired, contributions may be made to theAlzheimer's Association. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
