Thomas "Tom" A Viles

Thomas "Tom" A Viles

Thomas "Tom" Viles Obituary

Visit the Park Lawn Funeral Home - Kansas City website to view the full obituary.

Thomas "Tom" A Viles, age 77, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Holden, Missouri. 

Tom was born February 1, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Gerald A Viles and Georgia Ann Perkins Viles. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam. Tom worked for 25 years for Sears, Roebuck & Co, Toys R Us, and retired from Polytainers Inc. In Lees Summit. 

Tom and his brother, Jack started farming in Holden in 1978.

Tom is survived by his brother Jack and wife Renee Viles, Holden, MO. Niece Wendy and husband Bob Tice. Niece Tina and husband David Coonce of Kansas City. 2 great nieces and nephew., 1 great great niece and 1 great great nephew. 

Park Lawn Funeral Home - Kansas City

8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO 64138

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