He will be remembered by his daughter Shannon (David) Rodgers; grandchildren Taylor Rodgers, Brennen Rodgers, Sydney Rodgers; nephews Craig (Lori) Saurman, Jack (Carol) Kingsley, Douglas Kingsley; many cousins. Tom was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and attended Grand Rapids Junior College. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict as Staff Sargent radio/radar operator on the B-36 bomber. Tom retired from GM after 25 years. He had a love for classic American hot rods and boating.
Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2015 Cook Funeral Home (West Building) 4235 Prairie St. SW, Grandville, MI. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, February 6, 2015 at St. James Catholic Church - 733 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI. Father Scott Nolan will be officiating. Interment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
In honor of Tom and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Faith Hospice - Trillium Woods. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcares.com.
Visitation Thursday, February 05 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Cook Funeral Home-Grandville (West Building) 4235 Prairie Street S.W. Grandville, MI
Funeral Mass Friday, February 06 11:00 AM St. James Catholic Church 733 Bridge St. NW Grand Rapids, MI (616) 458-3213
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