Obituary of Thomas K. Ellingsworth

Thomas K. Ellingsworth, aged 83 of Lebanon, Missouri, passed away October 26^th, 2021 in Springfield, Missouri.

Tom was born July 29^th, 1938 in Elysian, Minnesota, to Kenneth and Francis Ellingsworth. He served his country in the National Guard Reserves.

Tom was a wonderful, loving man. He loved his family and enjoyed fishing, reading the newspaper, and doing crossword puzzles. He was a publisher and editor of many newspapers. Tom was baptized at an early age and lived his life as a Christian until his last day. Tom was an elder at the Church of Christ for over 10 years.

Tom was married to Shirley on October 5^th, 1989 and they loved each other for 32 years. With this union came the combining of two families: Toni Flanary (Brian), Michael Ellingsworth, Garrett Ellingsworth (Erin), Rebecca Hahn (Kevin), and Melana Jones.

Tom is survived by 13 grandchildren: William, Jesse, Ashley, Dixie, Amber, Canaan, Julia, Kelsey, Caleb, Josh, Daphne, Abby, and Kathryn; nine great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Ladonna; brother Jerry Ellingsworth and his wife Cheryl; sister Maxine Cullen and her husband Dave, as well as many other relatives and friends.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Francis, a son, Eddie Simmons, one grandchild, Chandler Ellingsworth, and one great-grandchild, Brayden.

Interment will be at a later date.