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Decker, Thomas
Thomas L. Decker, age 71, of Hilliard, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Tom was an avid Ohio State fan and enjoyed playing golf with his friends. He was a successful small business owner. He was involved with his children's youth sporting events; especially soccer and loved spending time with his family, friends and pets. He was a graduate of Upper Arlington High School and the Ohio State University. Preceded in death by parents Maurice and Hilda Mae Decker. Survived by loving wife, Katherine Decker; children, Nicholas (Iullia) Decker and Amanda (Bret) Londer; brother, Robert (June) Decker; sister, Triena Harper; grandchildren, Eli, Tyler, Theodore and Emiline; nieces, nephews and friends. A celebration of life gathering will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 from 1-5 pm at the family home. Arrangements completed by the TIDD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME WITH CREMATORY, Hilliard, OH. www.tiddfuneralservice.com
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Rick Gordon
Good ol' Tom . . . knew him all of my young life in the old neighborhood of U.A. where he joined-in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts with the rest of us. He participated in track, intramurals, and Spanish club and sang in a couple of the choirs. More than the above, however, Senor Decker was a bit of a risk-taker during the 50's and early 60's. You can tell something about a young man when you watch him playing softball or baseball . . . . the ones who STEAL BASES are going to become the adventurers in later life. That, I think, was Tom. He and Andy Lowry and Dwight David Eaton, John Spitler, and Jim Heap strove to circle the diamond in a single bound. Very dangerous - and lots of fun!
Well, Tom, I wish you great joy in your new life "on the other side of the veil" as they say in the South. God Bless you and your family. The adventure continues, old friend!
Rick G.
John Denti (John Edwin Denti)
I only remember Tom from our days at OU. He was SO much fun to be around! Heaven will be a happier place now that you are there.
Brooks Hurd (Brooks Harding Hurd)
Sad news. I remember Tom as a friend and classmate. My condolensces to his family.