Darrell Thomas "Tom" Widdows

Darrell Thomas "Tom" Widdows, age 87 of Alto Pass, died Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at the Southgate Nursing and Rehab in Metropolis. He was born April 1, 1935 in Carbondale, the son of John and Zelda (Thomas) Widdows.

Tom is survived by his sister-in-law, Alice Widdows of Alto Pass; niece, Sherry (Dean) Sloan of Casey; nephews, Brad (Annette) Beeson of Casey Brian Hoxworth of Alto Pass, Michael (Alexandra) Hoxworth of Crawfordville, FL; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother in law, Donna and Jerry Beeson; brother, John Warren Widdows; and nephew, Kevin Widdows.

Tom graduated from Alto Pass High School in 1955, he always looked forward to the class reunions each summer. He worked as an over the road driver for a trailer sales company and enjoyed his days working on the farm.

Tom honorably served his country in the United States Navy Seebees during the Vietnam War. He was commissioned on April 3, 1968 serving nine years for his country. He received the Vietnam Service Medal with Fleet Marine Forces Combat Operations, Antarctic Support activity and the National Defense Service Medal.

Tom was proud to take part in the V.F.W. Military Graveside rites for fallen veterans, this was a top priority to whim when his health would allow. He looked forward to attending the annual Navy Seebee reunions where he could catch up with his friends. He was a member of the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna, the Cobden American Legion, and the Veteran's Memorial Group of Alto Pass.

Graveside funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2022 at the Alto Pass Cemetery with Danny Miller officiating. Interment will immediately follow. Friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna and the Navy Funeral Honor Detail. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alto Pass Veterans Memorial or the Alto Pass Cemetery Trust or Maintenance Fund. Envelopes will be available at the cemetery and the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home.