Thomas E. Croft Sr., 79, of Athens, IL passed away on January 27, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital.  He was born on September 22, 1945, the son of Donovan & Mary (Ingram) Croft, and married Leslie Diane (Jackson) Croft on June 17, 1967.  Tom was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, & brother.  Tom is survived by his wife Diane Croft; daughters Kim (Todd) Behnke, Michelle (John) Crawford; son Tommy Jr. (Sarah) Croft; granddaughters, Kayla (Cory) Rawlings, Kelsie Crawford, Katie Crawford, Morgan Behnke, Khloe Behnke; grandson, Josh Behnke; and great grandsons, Waylon Rawlings & Kash Crawford.  There will be a graveside service on Saturday February 8, 2025, at 11:00 am at Joel Hal Cemetery in Athens. Family will hold a Celebration of Life service at a later date.

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