Thomas Dove
May 9, 1927 ~ May 18, 2020
Thomas Dove, 93, of Troy, formerly of Sorento, passed away at 5:34 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2020 at Aspen Creek of Troy.
Tom was born May 9, 1927, in rural Bond County, IL, the son of William Louis and Rose Irene (McKean) Dove. He married Charlotte (Edwards) Sitton in 1969, and she preceded him in death on April 22, 2002.
Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army, and was honorably discharged in February of 1947. He retired from Complete Auto Transit in 1987. Before his retirement, he farmed for many years, and raised Angus Cattle. During his retirement he enjoyed his grandchildren, traveling, and raising and training his Morgan horses. Tom was a member of the Mississippi Valley Morgan Horse Club, American Legion Post #713, and the V.F.W. Post #6628.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, JoLynn Sitton; sisters, Wilma File, Fern Foiles, and Reba Wall; and niece, Judith Ernst.
Tom is survived by his step-children, Edward J. Sitton of Highland and his daughter, Bethany, Steven E. (wife, Linda) Sitton of Cobden and their children, Cassidy and Troy, and Kathryn (husband, Philip) Coffee of Highland and their son, Zac; brother, Billy L. Dove of Florida; sister, Betty Langel of Greenville; and several nieces and nephews.
Private graveside ceremonies were held at Sunnyside Cemetery in Sorento.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
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God bless you Tom. The last of the true farmers from my childhood and beyond. So many memories of Tom and Charlotte and the horses. To the family my sympathies and all my love. Laura Harmon Schreckenberg
To the family: You have my deepest sympathy! There are so many memories that I could share but, it would take forever. Tom and my Dad (Robert Collmann) were such good friends for many years. Together they had such good times! Tom fought a rough battle the past few years and for that I am sorry he had to endure. Now though, we can think they are all up in Heaven horse trading and telling stories of the past! RIP Tom! Take care and sending my deepest sympathy to all!
Kathy, Cassidy and family, I have so many special memories of Tom and Charlotte through the years…the Morgan Horse demos, MVMHC Sale, Versatility Show, State Fair….I know you have joined the “rooting” group in the Coliseum during the State Fair – Charlotte, Lyman, Jack, Truman, CJ and Carolyn. Rest in peace. Kathy Firch Creighton