Thomas Sr
Bethalto |
Thomas Edward Voyles Sr., 70, died at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Willow Rose Rehab. & Health Care Center in Jerseyville. Born June 23, 1946 in Alton, he was the son of Henry Edward and Fern (Bennett) Voyles. Mr. Voyles retired from ADM as a grain operator in 1998 after over 20 years of service. He was a captain with the volunteer fireman in Cottage Hills. On June 2, 1978 he married the former Vickie Collins in Bethalto. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Teresa A. Voyles (Mike Wickenhauser) of Alton, and Samantha L. “Sami” Siemer (Andrew) of Wood River, two sons, Thomas Voyles Jr. of Bethalto and Ryan Voyles (Emily) of Worden, 13 grandchildren, six grandchildren, two brothers, Artie Voyles (Lois) of Bethalto, and Walter Voyles (Rochelle) of Bullhead City, AZ, and one sister, Florence Moore of Chicago. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Marion Lee “Bud” Voyles. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until time of memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2017 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Reverend Larry Kershner will officiate. Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Memorials may be made to the family. Online guest book and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
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Gent Funeral Home
Gent Funeral Home