William Thomas 'Tom' Heskett, Jr., age 78, Joplin, passed away at 9:14 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2017 at Mercy Hospital after an illness.
Tom was born August 31, 1938 in Meade, Kansas to the late William T. Heskett, Sr. and Margaret Hickey Heskett.
He worked in the oil industry from 1960-2003, retiring as a supervisor for Murfin Drilling. Tom was a veteran of the United States Navy and a lifetime member of the V.F.W.
Tom married Vivian Rist on June 25, 1961 in Meade, Kansas. She survives at the home.
Additional survivors include children, Tonya, Thomas, Abrianna; one brother, Dale; two grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by two sisters; one brother and a niece.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary.
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