He is survived by his mother, Ida Melton; two brothers, Douglas Noland and Kevin Redman; and two nieces, Waynetta Haynes and Nicole Slayton. He was preceded in death by his father, and a sister, Rita.
Thomas proudly served his country in the USMC. He received a National Defense Service Medal and a Good Conduct medal.
Graveside services will be held at East Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Bloomington, IL at 2pm on Friday August 5, 2022.
Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834 has been entrusted with arrangements.