Thomas T. "Tom" Smith

Thomas T. "Tom" Smith, 84, of Red Bud, IL, died November 22, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born April 10, 1941, in St. Louis, MO.

Tom married Joan (nee McCarthy) Smith in Valmeyer, Illinois, on November 25, 1965. They were married just under 60 years, and during that time, Tom enjoyed being the proud father of five children and seven grandchildren. He absolutely loved seeing his family happy and spending time together.

Tom was an avid lover of Cardinals baseball, history (including baseball history!), popcorn and other snacks, dessert, yardwork, and any furry friend he could pet and love on. He donated 225 pints of blood over the course of his lifetime. And he enjoyed reliving memories, anecdotes and jokes from his time with family as well as his own childhood in beloved Maeystown, Illinois.

Tom is survived by his wife Joan; children Brian, Patrick (Dorothy), Christine (Michael), Suzanne (Eric), and Theodore (Tyler); grandchildren Natasha, Ivan, Audrey, Ian, Marie, Steven and Ezra; sisters-in-law Jane McCarthy and Gertie (Bob) Eshom; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Mae (nee Laurent) Smith; father-in-law and mother-in-law Daniel and Hazel (nee Ruby) McCarthy; brothers-in-law Allan (Irene) McCarthy and Pat McCarthy.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
American Red Cross or St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Tom's honor

Memorial Visitation:
8 AM to 10 AM Saturday, January 17, 2026 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Ruma, IL

Funeral Mass:
10 AM Saturday, January 17, 2026 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Ruma, IL
ALL ARE WELCOME to the luncheon at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall immediately following the mass.