Thomas Eugene "Tom" Deahl's Obituary
Thomas Eugene "Tom" Deahl, age 80, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 1:44 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024 at his home. He was born August 7, 1943 in Paris, IL the son of Wilburn Rex Deahl and Frances Virginia (Clark) Deahl. On December 1, 1963 he married Mary Frances Kendall in North Baltimore, OH.
Survivors include his wife of sixty years, Mary Deahl of Martinsville, IL; daughters, Sherri Strange (Brad) of Martinsville, IL; Lori Haddix (Doug) of Martinsville, IL and Amy Sauer (Paul) of Kirkwood, MO; brothers, Wilburn Deahl, Jr. of Schertz, TX and Michael Deahl (Carol) of Ocala, FL; grandchildren, Dalton Haddix (Megan), Bailey Dix (Stephen), Mallori Stephens (Eli), Sydney Foster (Campbell), Thomas Sauer, Hank Sauer and Gabe Sauer; great grandchildren, Aleah Dix, Bradlee Dix, Carmyn Dix, Bo Haddix, Sawyer Foster, Brooklyn Haddix and Clayton Foster. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister in law, Harriet Deahl.
Tom was a 1961 graduate of North Baltimore, Ohio high school. He retired after 39 years with Marathon Pipe Line in Martinsville, IL as their operations technician and coordinator. Tom was a faithful member of Martinsville Bible Church.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Martinsville, IL with Pastor David Wilson officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to Martinsville Library, 120 E. Cumberland St., Martinsville, IL 62442 and Martinsville Bible Church, 509 Ridgelawn Road, Martinsville, IL 62442.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message; light a candle, or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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