Thomas Greaves Obituary

Thomas D. Greaves, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Dorothy Greaves; brothers, William, Jack, Jerry, Don, and David. Also preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife, Frances "Frani" Greaves (Chapanar). Survived by daughter, Diana (John) Manko; sons, Tom (Lisa), William, and Tim (Ronda); grandchildren, Ryan, Jennifer, Travis, Joshua, Alex, John, Megan, Zach, Emily, Ezela, andIzabell; great grandchildren, Louisa, Boone, Wren, Oskar, Ford, Drew, June, Enzo, and Zeena; and his loyal dog, Jeb. Tom was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He served in the United States Army during the conflict in Korea and was honorably discharged. Tom was also an avid golfer (with three hole-in-ones under his belt!), who loved to bowl, play cards with his family and in 2002 was inducted into the Greater Canton Amateur Sports Hall of Fame for "outstanding" play in the Greater Stark County Fumbleball Association from the years 1951 through 1975. Tom lived his life by example. He sought to always be kind and generous. Hanging on the wall of his room was a plaque that read: "You can easily tell the character of a man by the way he treats those who can do nothing for him. "In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his honor to the Benevolence fund at Martindale Christian Fellowship Church. Calling hours will be held Monday, October 9, 2023, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Martindale Christian Fellowship Church. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am, followed by a graveside service, officiated by Pastor Steve Manko III.