Tom was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Glenn Thomas, Sr., and Ruby Lillibridge. He attended high school and college in Kansas City, where he also met his wife of 62 years Patricia Lillibridge. They married and had two children.
Tom served his country in the Navy, during the Korean War, on an aircraft carrier. He always liked airplanes and could be found making models. He also spent his time fencing and was a fencing instructor. He loved spending time with his family.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Lillibridge; son, Steven and his wife, Teresa with grandson, Bryan; and daughter, Debra and her husband, Richard.
Services are pending at this time. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Veterans Community Project, 8900 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64131.