Thomas Earl Textor

Thomas Earl Textor obituary, Jacksonville, FL

Thomas Earl Textor

Thomas Textor Obituary

Published by Legacy on Jul. 28, 2022.
Thomas Textor, 79, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on July 27, 2022, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
Thomas Textor, 79, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on July 27, 2022, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease.Thomas, or Tom as he preferred to be called, the youngest of five siblings, was born on October 28, 1942, to Ethel and Fred Textor in Ohio. After graduating from Ravenna Township High School in 1960, he began working in the grocery industry. He eventually worked his way up to a long career as a grocery buyer for several different companies. In 1963, he met Mary Stump on a blind date. They wed in 1965 and went on to have three children, Ann Marie(deceased) Karen(Des Moines, IA) and Thomas(Jacksonville, FL). His family meant more to him than anything else in the world, something he often mentioned. Tom enjoyed golfing, woodworking, and his beloved pets. He was predeceased by his father, mother, brothers Fred Textor Jr. and Charles Textor, and his sister Carol Hayes. He is survived by his wife, Mary, daughter Karen (Dave)Miglin, son Thomas, grandchildren Elizabeth and Evan Miglin, brother Paul Textor, and numerous other in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Tom requested that he be cremated and there will not be a service. His remains will be buried at a future date. The family requests that any memorial donations in his name be made to the Community Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Jacksonville.
The family has created a video of some of their favorite photos of Tom which can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/CgOvFhCOHHk

Place the Full Obituary in Any Newspaper

This is just an online death notice. You can publish a complete obituary in over 2,700 newspapers.

Online memorial

Inform your community

Receive memories and condolences

Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. Visit our funeral home directory for more local information, or see our FAQ page for help with finding obituaries and sending sympathy.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Thomas's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Thomas Textor's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Thomas Textor's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?