Thomas Romano II

BENTON, Mo. -- Thomas W. Romano II, 54, of Benton passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

He was born May 31, 1963, in San Bernardino, California, son of Thomas W. Romano I and Charmayne (Harry) Stamper. He and Kimberly Eftink were united in marriage Aug. 19, 2002.

Tom worked for various car dealerships in the area for 17-plus years. He was a member of La Croix United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Romano, and son, Joseph William Arthur of the home; sons, Michael Hay, Thomas Romano III, Steven Black, David Romano and Jacob Black; daughters, Marilee White, Kristen Zullo, Rachel (Terry) Sexton and Sarah Black; brother, William Rotroff; sisters, Charmayne Sorenson and Tanya Kelley; and eight grandchildren.

Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on March 3 at La Croix United Methodist Church in Benton, with Pastor Fred Burgard and Colin Smith officiating.