Thomas M. Kiley, 75, of New Plymouth, passed away at his home surrounded by loving family on August 11, 2018. Tom was born on October 11, 1942 to Ruth and Welland Kiley in Columbus, OH. He had a vast music career and played steel guitar all over the U.S. and abroad. His love of music lasted his entire lifetime.
He had a successful career selling fishing equipment because he knew everything there was to know about the sport. If he wasn’t working or playing music, he could be found fishing somewhere.
He was a loving Husband, Son, Brother, Father and Grandfather who loved life and lived every minute to its fullest.
Tom is survived by his wife Chris Kiley; mother Ruth Kiley; sister Carole (Ernie) Roberts; daughters Annette (Philip) Estep and Suzanne (Kenneth) Helman; grandchildren, Jeremy (Stephanie), Tarah, Philip, Hannah, Karissa (Ryan) and Natalie; 8 Great grandchildren; and many nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Welland C. Kiley.
A special thanks to the James Cancer Center and the staff at the Martha Morehouse medical Plaza.
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. in the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 405 N. COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER, OH, 43130, with Pastor Steve Hayes officiating. Family and friends may visit from 1:00 P.M. until the time of service on Saturday.
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