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THOMAS EDWARD VOYLES
BETHALTO — Thomas Edward Voyles Sr., 70, died at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Willow Rose Rehab. & Health Care Center in Jerseyville. Born June 23, 1946 in Alton, he was the son of Henry Edward and Fern (Bennett) Voyles.
Mr. Voyles retired from ADM as a grain operator in 1998 after over 20 years of service. He was a captain with the volunteer fireman in Cottage Hills. On June 2, 1978 he married the former Vickie Collins in Bethalto. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Teresa A. Voyles (Mike Wickenhauser) of Alton, and Samantha L. "Sami" Siemer (Andrew) of Wood River, two sons, Thomas Voyles Jr. of Bethalto and Ryan Voyles (Emily) of Worden, 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two brothers, Artie Voyles (Lois) of Bethalto, and Walter Voyles (Rochelle) of Bullhead City, AZ, and one sister, Florence Moore of Chicago.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Marion Lee "Bud" Voyles.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until time of memorial service at 7 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2017 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Reverend Larry Kershner will officiate. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Memorials may be made to the family. Online guest book and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Robin Halliburton
March 29, 2017
Tom left a wonderful legacy of family behind. My prayers are with you all. I am glad to have known him and thankful for what he meant to our family.
Sharon Voyles
March 23, 2017
Our family goes way back and have very special times and memories together. We all grew up together, lived across the street from each other, hung out as family together. Tom will be missed but we must also keep our memories alive and relationships continue with each other.
During the years from our time together we all have lost many of our loved ones but that time on Lenora Street in Cottage Hills is still much alive in our hearts.
Love and Prayers from,
The Gregory Family,
Colette Gregory Weldon,
Larry and Sharon (Gregory) Voyles
Dave Wickenhauser
March 21, 2017
Teresa, I'm very sorry to hear of your father's passing my condolences to your family ..... Dave
Pam Myers
March 21, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss Vickie, Teresa and the rest of family and friends. Prayers of comfort sent.
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