Thomas D. Smith age 52 of Rock Island, IL, passed away Tuesday Aug. 8, 2023 at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday August 13, 2023 at the Pape Funeral Home, Clinton, Iowa. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com
Thomas was born on July 13, 1971 in Morrison, IL, the son of Daniel and Jacqueline (Greeley) Smith. He worked as a deckhand and later as a pilot on Mississippi River barges for most of his life. He is survived by his son, Lucas Smith of Fulton, IL; two daughters, Elisha (Max) Thomson of Kentucky and Josie Smith of Rock Falls, IL; four grandchildren Max, Scarllet, Jaxon, and Lemmi; his mother, Jacqueline Smith of Moline, IL; and a brother, Raymond (Karlene) Smith. His father preceded him in death.
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May the light shine upon him and he may rest in peace.goodbye my dear friend we will miss you and love you….
condolences to the family! rest in peace bro tom.
from Philippines,
nelys youngest sister.
im nelly his philippine fiancee i meet tom on fb since march 25 2023 hes a sweet and kind hearted man he smile and always laughping even hes very sick he makes jokes and he sure that im smilling before he said goodnight .i miss him so much becoz i love him very much…i’ll never forget tom hes in my heart forever.
I’m offering my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, relatives, and my dear friend Nelly, who loves him sincerely and faithfully. I’m too sad, because I believe that Tom is a kind and a good man, I will miss a good friend like him. Goodbye, my friend, I will also miss your sweet smiles!
Condolences to the family and friends of Tom Smith. I met him thru my husband who worked with him on the river boats. Tom was a kind gentle soul, sometimes loud but an all around good guy. You will be missed by many. R.I.P Tom