Thomas E. Croft, Sr.

Thomas E. Croft Sr., 79, of Athens, IL passed away on January 27, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital. 

 He was born on September 22, 1945, the son of Donovan & Mary (Ingram) Croft, and married Leslie Diane (Jackson) Croft on June 17, 1967. 

 Tom was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, & brother. 

 Tom is survived by his wife Diane Croft; daughters Kim (Todd) Behnke, Michelle (John) Crawford; son Tommy Jr. (Sarah) Croft; granddaughters, Kayla (Cory) Rawlings, Kelsie Crawford, Katie Crawford, Morgan Behnke, Khloe Behnke; grandson, Josh Behnke; and great grandsons, Waylon Rawlings & Kash Crawford. 

 There will be a graveside service on Saturday February 8, 2025, at 11:00 am at Joel Hal Cemetery in Athens. Family will hold a Celebration of Life service at a later date.