Thomas was born April 20, 1949 in Marion, Indiana to the late Thomas Reilly, II and Martha (Dillard) Reilly. He married Shirley Hall on April 15, 1985, and she survives.
Thomas worked at General Cable until his retirement. He enjoyed golfing and bowling and was inducted into the Bowler’s Hall of Fame. He loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Reilly of Marion; daughter, Michelle Shofner; step-daughter, Kimberly Rodriguez of North Carolina; sister, Denise of Marion; grandchildren, Mandi Stout, Vanesa, Ivann, Marisella, Flora, and Eleazin Jr.; great-grandchildren, Blake, Isabelle, Lexus, Eleazin Jr., Jayden, Guadencio and Crucita.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2016 at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, Indiana with Pastor Bruce Koontz officiating.
Friends may call from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Monday in the funeral home prior to memorial services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Services of Grant County, 305 S. Norton Avenue, Marion, Indiana.
Online condolences may be made at www.ravenchoate.com