Thomas William Shera, age 72, of Franklin, OH; died Thursday July 15, 2021 at the Atrium Medical Center. Thom was born in Middletown, OH on May 10, 1949 to the late William Carey and Marjorie Ann (Mount) Shera. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the US Navy as a Submarine Tender for 4 years. After his military service he worked with Shera Insurance for 40 years and was with Insurance Associates until his retirement. Thom was a member of the Rotary Club, Optimist Club and the Chamber of Commerce. He enjoyed golfing, racing and being at the pool with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Shera and his brother, Daniel Shera. Thom is survived by his fiancé of 11 years, Linda Hoffman; his daughters, Amanda Zehring and her fiancé, Jeff Jackson, Abie Cobb and her husband, Mike; seven grandchildren, Mackenzie, Madi, Zach, Meredith, Luke, Hayden, Greyson; two great grandchildren, Brynleigh and Karter; and his lifelong friends, Steve, Gaile, Keith, Debbie, Pat, Nick, Narcia and Scott. Funeral Services are 1pm Wednesday July 21, 2021 at Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd St Franklin, OH with Reverend Laura Saunders officiating. Burial will be in Woodhill with military honors. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11am to 1pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or Hospice of Middletown.
