Thomas E. Hector's Obituary
Decatur – Thomas Eugene Hector, 68, of Decatur, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Thomas was born March 7, 1948, in Decatur, IL, the son of Richard Eugene and Norma Lou (Hebel) Hector. He worked as a Carman for Norfolk and Western Railroad for 22 years. Thomas married Anna Yavonne Kyall July 15, 1972 in Decatur. He was a life member of the VFW and DAV.
He is survived by his wife, Yavonne of Decatur; children: Thomas K. (Maria) Hector, Sr., of Clinton, and Jamie (Franklin) Marin of Bloomington; grandchildren: Thomas Hector, Jr., Ana Marin and Sandra Hector and Mateo Marin; sister, Fay Rambo of Decatur; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Allen Wayne Hector.
Services to celebrate Thomas’ life will be 1 pm, Friday, August 26, 2016, in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home; visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial with military rites will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Heart & Kidney Foundation.
The family of Thomas E. Hector is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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