Thomas James Kirkwood, 66, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at home.
Tom was born in Rock Island, IL, on November 12, 1950 to Donald and Nellie Kirkwood.
Tom was married in Kankakee, IL in 1970 to Janet Habedank who preceded him in death in 2015. Surviving are his beloved children, Don (Stacy) Kirkwood of Lewisville, TX, and Kathryn (Felix) Pacheco of Austin, TX; six grandchildren; his parents, Donald and Nellie Kirkwood; and his sisters, Lynn Kirkwood and Dawn Jensen.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Janet Kirkwood and sister, Marcia Rainbolt.
Tom worked for over 40 years in the Sheet Metal industry and owned numerous businesses during that time. He was a member of the Beechwood Golf Club in La Porte and an avid golfer. He truly enjoyed spending time golfing with his neighbors and dear friends.
Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.
An informal Celebration of Life gathering will take place Friday, March 24, 2017 from 4-6 PM at Beechwood Golf Course Club House. Please come share your memories of their father with his children.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Beechwood Golf Club Endowment Fund through the Unity Foundation of La Porte County, PO Box 527, Michigan City, IN 46361. The funds will provide a memorial bench on the 17th hole of Beechwood Golf Course in front of their late home in memory of Tom and Jan Kirkwood.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.