Tom L. Secrest

November 11, 1949 - May 28, 2019

Family and friends,please come join us for The Celebration Of Tom Secrests life. Date: July 27th Time: 12:30pm -6:30pm Place: 4146 Waynesburg Rd NW Carrollton Oh 44615. This is picnic style.Food will be provided. Please bring your lawn chairs and come enjoy the afternoon remembering the good times with Tom. Let's celebrate his life together with love and laughter. Thomas (Tom) L. Secrest age 69, of Canton Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 28th 2019 at Aultman Hospital. The cause of death was a short courageous battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by his family. Tom was born on November 11, 1949 in Canton Ohio. He graduated from Timken High School in 1967. After high school he lived in the greater Cleveland area for some time, where he opened and ran a video production company. He then decided to move back to Canton to be closer to his family. He worked for Buddy's Carpet before going on disability for heath related problems. While at Buddy's Carpet he received Salesman of the year award 3 times. Once on disability he enjoyed his time working for good friend Charlie at Charlie's fresh produce. Tom enjoyed gardening, playing cards spending time with family and friends, and always being a prankster. Those who knew him knew that being around him would always bring laughter. Preceded in his death by his father, Earl Lee Secrest; mother, Dawn Elaine Secrest (Harman); brother: Terry Secrest, and nephew; Scott Secrest. He is survived by wife, Mary ann Secrest (Landry); son and daughter-in-law Tracy and Hollie Secrest; daughter, Stephanie Hawthorne Secrest; daughter and son -in-law Jeannette and Jeff Philo; son and daughter- in- law, Scott and Heather Workman; daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Rick Morgan; grandchildren, Alex Meredith, Jesse Cheatham, Ian Landwert, Shelbie Carver, Emallee Carver, Courtney Workman, Drache Hawthorne, William Landwert, CJ Secrest, Sarah Carver, Brody Philo, and Lillian Secrest; great grandchildren, Lyle Landwert, Konner Cheatham and Jaxon Marcella; stepmother, Rita Secrest (Limbaugh); sister and brother -in-law, Rebecca and John Butcher; brother and sister- in- law, Ray and Kim Secrest; sister and brother- in – law, Dollie and Roy Williams; brother and sister-in-law, Jay and Leslie Secrest; nieces and nephews, Toby Secrest, Misty and BJ Katusin, Danielle and Travis Secrest, Shane and Angel Butcher, Chris and Janelle Secrest, Joey Secrest, Daniel Secrest and Jackson Secrest, and many great nieces and nephews. A "Celebration of Life" is being planned for July. The date and place will be posted on this website. Special memories and condolences may also be posted on this website. We would love to hear your memories. Schneeberger 330-456-8237