Thomas Robert Blevins, 72

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Thomas Robert Blevins, 72, of Gillespie, died on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at his residence.

No public services will be held. Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Mr. Blevins was born on March 20, 1948, in Litchfield, to Leonard Blevins and Mildred (Gray) Blevins. He was retired after having been a distributor for the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Mr. Blevins is survived by his children, Angela (Kelly) Heaps of Gillespie; Anita (Don) Mathers of Kingman, AZ; grandchildren, Christina, Nickole, Dylan, Caitlin and Blake; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Wayne (Doris) Blevins of Dorchester; and sisters, Alberta “Bert” Shempf of Peoria and Vi Edwards of Gillespie.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Luke Blevins, Richard Blevins, Leonard Blevins,James Blevins, Lindell Blevins; and sisters, Edna Mae Releford, Marie Brewer, Clarissa “Babe” Troxel, Alvena Friend, Marianna Peacock, Dorothy Blevins and Carolyn Rimar.

Condolences may be left online at www.kravanyafuneral.com.