Thomas Davies, 67, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, surrounded by family at home. Funeral Service was held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2023, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, by Pastor Melody Williams. Visitation was held one hour prior to service. Burial: Mount Vernon Cemetery following service.
Tom was born June 15, 1955, to Roderick and Catherine (Jett) Davies in Pontiac, Mich. He graduated from University of Illinois Chicago Circle with a Bachelor of Science in Management degree, in 1981. He was united in marriage with Lisa Clark, May 5, 1984 in Ames.
Tom worked as a Reinsurance Manager for FM Global. He served on the Mount Prospect Illinois Police and Fire Commission. He coached many little league teams in Illinois and Iowa, girls’ softball teams in Illinois and Rhode Island, and helped establish the girls’ softball program in Arlington Heights, Ill.
His greatest joy was being a devoted and supportive Dad to Bethany and Rachel. He enjoyed watching them grow up, cheering them on in college and their career paths, and being a go to person for many kinds of advice.
Survivors include his wife, Lisa C Davies; children, Bethany L (Jake Gallik) Davies and Rachel K (Dustin Kushnereit); siblings, Nancy (Tony) Lentine and Ken (Sandy) Davies; nephew, Michael Lentine; and nieces, Kelly Davies and Erin Davies.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents; and nephew, Stephen Lentine.
In Tom’s honor, memorials may be directed to the charity that is closest to your heart.
Please share your love and support with Tom’s family on his Tribute Wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under Obituaries.