Thomas William "Tom" Cluney

Canton- Thomas William “Tom” Cluney, 82, of Canton, passed away at 10:15 AM on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his daughter’s residence in Topeka. He was born on April 30, 1942 in Lewistown, a son of Wilbur and Icel (Stanley) Cluney. He married Helen M. Vangitham on September 1, 1962 in Silvis, Illinois, and later married Helen L. Thompson on May 20, 1994 in Canton. She preceded him in death on April 28, 2018 in Canton.

Also preceding him in death were his parents, two daughters, Sheila and Kristy Cluney; son Rick Session, brother, Billy and sisters, Beverly and Betty.

Surviving are his children, Beth Martin of Havana; Beverly Cluney of St. David; Tommy (Shanita) Cluney Jr. of North Carolina; Scott Session of Canton, Chris (Robert) Chown of Topeka; Tricia Darnell of Havana; Tawnya (Glenn) Denham of Pekin; 25 grandchildren; several great & great-great-grandchildren, and brother Larry (April) Cluney Sr. of Canton.

Tom started working for Frank’s Pizza from 1961 until 1962, and later worked for Walker Forge, retiring after 32 years, and then retiring twice from AutoZone in Canton. He was of the Baptist faith, loved his Dodge Demon, his dogs, Mater & Gracie, was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and enjoyed riding motorcycles.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton, where visitation will be from 4:00 PM until the time of services. Rev. Kevin VanTine will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services. Burial of ashes will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Fulton County Humane Society. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com