He was born February 22, 1984 in Riverside, California to Lucia (Idencio) Smith. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Carmalina Idencio of Peoria; mother of his daughter, Krystle Lietz of Peoria; stepfather, Thomas Smith of Pekin; two sisters, Mariah O’Dell of Pekin and Erika Smith of Iowa; two brothers, Timothy Bruder of Pekin, Austin Smith of Havana and many nieces and nephews.
Thomas was a construction worker and roofer.
He loved his daughter, family and friends. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and camping. He also enjoyed drawing, reading and the Miami Dolphins football team.
A gathering celebrating his life will be held Saturday October 9, 2021 at Glorify the Son Church, 12511 Rt 29, Pekin, Illinois, 61554.
Arrangements have been entrusted by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to a trust fund at CEFCU for his daughter Carmalina Idencio.