Kenneth Eugene Thomas' Obituary
Kenneth Eugene Thomas, 72, of Decatur, passed away April 26, 2023, in his home.
Kenny was born in Herrin, Illinois, on January 22, 1951, the son of Bill and Mary (Pritchett) Thomas. After high school and college, he began a career spanning 30 years at Caterpillar, working in machine repair. He also worked construction through Local 159.
Kenny was a “people person” who never met a stranger. He was at his best when he was laughing and sharing stories with friends and family, especially at family gatherings where food and doggie bags were in abundance. He was an avid Illini fan.
Kenny is survived by his daughter Taylor (Peter) Vercellino; sisters Susie (Mark) Smith, Jill Hawkins, and Dayna Gilman; and nieces and nephews Jarod, Jeremey, Ashlee, Amy, and Trevor. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Moran and Goebel Funeral Home is providing cremation services for Kenny. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 5pm to 6pm on Friday, May 5 at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 6pm.
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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