Thomas Johnson

Thomas Johnson, 81, of Monmouth, passed away at 11:53 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in Galesburg, IL.

He was born on July 31, 1934 in Cave City, KY, the son of Harry R. and Irene (Norman) Johnson. Tom graduated from Roseville High School in 1951. He then took advanced courses in banking school.

Tom married Joyce Elaine Hallberg in Monmouth on August 28, 1955. She preceded him in death on September 3, 2001.

Tom was a banker for 42 years, starting his career working at the 2nd National Bank in Monmouth for 2 years. He then worked at Monmouth Trust and Savings Bank and later Marquette Bank where he retired as president in 1999. He also served on the Board of Directors for Wells Fargo Bank in Monmouth. Tom served as the President of the Mellinger Foundation in Monmouth from 2005-2014. Tom was an avid golfer, a member of the First Lutheran Church in Monmouth, Monmouth Masonic Lodge, Low 12 Club Member, Western Illinois Shriners Club, and the Galesburg Command. He served on the Warren County Housing Board, and the City of Monmouth Planning Commission.

Surviving Tom are three children; Vicky (Steve) Applegate of Pontiac, IL, Donald (Joni) Johnson of Aurora, CO, and Bradley (Susan) Johnson of Denver, Colorado. Also surviving are seven grandchildren; Matthew, Christina & Eric Johnson, Thomas & Ryan Applegate, Brittani & Skylar Johnson, three great grandchildren; Paige Applegate, Vinay & Sonali Johnson, one sister; Joann (Jack) Brown of Florida, three sister-in-law's; Mary Johnson of Monmouth, Shirley Johnson of Monmouth, Vivian (Chet) George of Indiana, several nieces, nephews, and special friend, Doris Talbott of Monmouth.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three brothers; Gerald, Riley, and Jimmy Johnson, and one sister Delores Johnson.

Funeral Services will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 3, 2016 at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth. Interment will be at Warren County Memorial Park, Monmouth. Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service at the Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the Mellinger Foundation or the First Lutheran Church in Monmouth.