Scott Kevin Thomas' Obituary
Scott Kevin Thomas, 72, of Sigel, IL, passed away on November 5, 2024. Born on March 7, 1952 in Pekin, IL, Scott was a devoted and God fearing husband to Marsha, a loving father to Kim and Steven, an adored grandfather to Miles and Harper, and the dedicated Road Dog to his friends.
Scott graduated from Pekin Community High School before earning his degree from Eastern Illinois University. He dedicated his life to teaching and helping others, first as a teacher and then as a Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame basketball coach. Beyond his teaching career, Scott was renowned as the best Victorian oak antique dealer in the United States.
He was a loving and loyal father, husband, and friend, always putting others before himself. Scott's hobbies included hunting, fishing, spending time with his dogs, watching John Wayne movies, and reading Louis L'Amour books. Scott will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Scott is survived by his wife, Marsha; daughter, Kim and son-in-law Matt; son, Steven and daughter-in-law Sydney; grandchildren, Miles and Harper, and his sidekick Chance, who never left his side; mother-in-law, Ruth Ann Bennett; and sisters, Jill and Joy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Margaret (Nicholas) Thomas and sister, Gayle.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Faith Beyond Madison Global Methodist Church with Rev. Walter Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery, Westfield, IL. Visitation will be held from 2 - 4 p.m. on Sunday afternoon at Faith Beyond Madison Global Methodist Church, 225 S. Madison St., Westfield, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to St Jude Children 's Research Hospital, 501 ST JUDE PL, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey - Westfield, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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