Thomas F. "Tom" Masters, 58, of Jackson passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015, at his home.
He was born Nov. 11, 1956, to Ora F. and Zerma A. Ahrens Masters, at the old Saint Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
Survivors include his parents of Gordonville; a brother, Terry W. Masters of Jackson; and a sister, Kathryn S. Peters of Burfordville.
To quote Tom, "I came; I saw; I did the best I could; I left."
Cremation accorded by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
Per his request, there will be no service.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Southeast Missouri Food Bank in Cape Girardeau or Sikeston, Missouri.
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