Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, James and Francis (Wagoner) Elliott, and his wife, Kathryn (Sforza) Elliott. He is survived by his children, Anne Elliott (Akron, OH) and James Elliott (Springfield, IL); as well as his niece and nephew, Mindy (Graber) Harris and Jon Graber and their families.
He was a Vietnam Veteran who loved working with his hands which came out in his career with electronics and favorite pastime of gardening. His giving heart supported many charitable organizations some of which were the National Parks Conservation Association, Feeding America, and Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Please consider a donation to one of these organizations or one dear to your own heart in memorial of Thomas.
As per his wishes, no formal services are planned but a gathering at the family home in celebration of his life will be planned at a later date given the current pandemic. Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, Springfield, IL.