Thomas A. Gowdy

Thomas A. Gowdy, 72, of Sandwich, IL passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. He was born November 1, 1950 in Sandwich, IL, the son of Delbert and Evangeline (Houser) Gowdy. He married Carol Ruth Gordon on March 20, 1993 in Somonauk, IL. He was a member of the Federated Church in Sandwich, IL. He graduated from Sandwich High School in the class of 1968. He was married to the love of his life Carol for 23 years until her passing. He worked in retail most of his life including Art’s Supermarket and Anderson & Bushnell, both in Sandwich, IL, and most recently at Ace Hardware until his retirement. Tom and Carol enjoyed going to Disney World many times. He enjoyed singing with the men’s choir at his church.

He is survived by his brother-in-law, Roger (Carol) Gordon of Plainfield, IL; two nieces, Jodi (Edgar) Guzman, Ellen Gordon; two nephews, Jeff (Rose) Gordon and Tim (Sara) Gordon; along with several cousins, grand nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Carol; and one sister, Pam Gowdy.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on August 12, 2023 at Federated Church in Sandwich, IL with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Pastor Chuck Moore officiating. Memorials may be directed to Federated Church in Sandwich, IL. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363