Thomas Engler

Thomas Doyle Engler, 73, of Oak Ridge died Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at his residence

He was born Feb. 6, 1951, in Cape Girardeau to Deck and Frieda Shrum Engler.

Thomas served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany.

Survivors include two sons, Duran (Ashley) Engler and Kody (Bonnie Seiler) Engler; sister, Vickie (Keith) Dreyer; long-time companion, Wanda Kent; grandchildren, Noah and Elliette Engler; two nephews, Michael (Terri) Ruehling and Kirt (Jennifer) Ruehling; and four great-nieces and -nephews.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 4, at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, at the funeral home, with Dr. Mike Cowan officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Goshen Cemetery in Oak Ridge.

Memorial contributions may be given to Ford and Sons Funeral Home on behalf of the family to help ease expenses.

Online condolences may be sent at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.