Edwards-Thomas D. Larimore, 78, of Edwards, passed away at 8:50 a.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his home.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue in Peoria. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will be in Woodrow Cemetery.
Thomas was born April 30, 1939 in Pekin, the son of Thomas V. and Ruth (Hodgson) Larimore. He married Lois Fay Wagner in Lacon, IL in December of 1967. They have since divorced and she survives and lives in Peoria. Also surviving is one son, Thomas R. (Ruth) Larimore, Sr. of Edwards; three step-children, Shelley, Jeanne, and Butch; three grandchildren, Laura, Megan and Thomas Jr.; four step-grandchildren, Robert, Michael, Erin, Sean and six great-grandchildren.
Thomas later married Joanne Boken in 1998. She passed away in December of 2013. From this marriage he leaves behind two step-children, Nikki and Ricky; three step-grandchildren, Sammi, John and Timmy; one sister Peggy Rakestraw of Peoria; one brother Darrell Larimore of Waverly, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Evelyn Peterson and Joan Larimore.
Thomas worked as a laborer for 51 years and former field rep. with Laborer’s Local #165. He was a lifelong supporter of organized labor. He also enjoyed traveling, fishing, and hunting with his friends and family. He especially enjoyed mushroom hunting and collecting trains.
Memorial contributions may be made in Thomas’s memory to The United Way.
| C. Borurguet |
My deepest condolence |
June 26, 2017 |
My condolences, as feelings of pain and bitterness become unbearable. It is my desire to convey a comforting thought based on the Holy Scriptures
John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."
This passage speaks of the resurrection of our loved ones. It is not God's plan to see us suffer and die, so He extends the following invitation to us: "Come near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8)
Please go to the following link to obtain more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage and again we are sorry for your loss.
http://www.jw.org
| Billie Ball |
To the Tom Larimore Family, From the Ball Family |
May 27, 2017 |
Larimore Family,
Our Sincere Condolences to hear of Tom passing. He was a great friend of Richards
since the 50's! They had so many great memories traveling the country together, mushroom hunting, fishing, listening to music and just having a great time!
Tom loved to work hard and play hard and he loved to laugh !!!! Tom had a fantastic memory and he knew everyone in Peoria. He never forgot a name or a face!
We certainly will miss his zest for life. We loved having your friendship. We hope you are having a beer on a lake up in heaven with Richard and Dude. Rest In Peace,
sincerely,
Billie, Chris, Cathy and Colletta Ball
