Tom was born on May 9, 1928 in Chicago, IL, the son of William A. and Adaline (Gibson) Carline. His brother, William Jr., pre-deceased him as a child. He attended Morgan Park High School and DePauw University, Greencastle, IN graduating with a degree in Economics. Tom was an officer in ROTC in Chicago while in high school. He joined the Marine Corps March 7, 1951 and was deployed to active duty in Korea from March of 1951 to December 6, 1952. Tom was awarded the Purple Heart when he was wounded in Korea in 1951. After achieving the rank of Major, he was honorably discharged from active service on December 6, 1952.
He married Joyce (Richardson) Eaton (deceased) in August 1949. Tom and Joyce had three daughters. Cathy (Carline) Wankle, Oracle AZ – deceased 2021; Sara Sue Carline, Springfield, IL; Debra (husband Bill) Prather of Springfield, IL. Tom married Charlene (Charlie) Carline on April 19, 1968 and had one daughter, Kristen (Carline) Chafa (husband, Bob) of Rogers, AR. Tom is also survived by his Granddaughters Alexandra Prather (husband John Lazar), St. Louis, MO and Margaret (Maggie) Prather, Springfield, IL.
Tom was a loving father, husband, friend, grandfather, and colleague to all that he knew. He was a caring and compassionate businessman and created a successful Compensation and Benefits consulting business (THC Assoc.) in Northern California. He is remembered and respected as a thoughtful and caring friend and member of the community.
Memorial services will be scheduled at a future date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at Rollins Funeral Home for the Carline family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
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