BORN

1935

DIED

2017

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West Columbia, South Carolina

Thomas Klbecka Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 9, 2017.

GASTON – A memorial service for Thomas Klbecka, 82, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Chapel of Hope at Southland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service in the chapel. Memorials may be made to the Illinois School for the Deaf, 125 Webster Ave., Jacksonville, IL 62650.
Mr. Klbecka was born July 3, 1935 in Chicago, IL and passed away Tuesday August 8, 2017. He was a son of the late, John Klbecka and Lillian Kunez Klbecka. He retired from International Harvesters in Illinois as a Field Mechanic. He worked for KMS as a Tool and Die Mechanic for 16 years in Springdale, SC. Mr. Klbecka was inducted into the Illinois School of the Deaf, Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006.
Surviving are his wife, Emma Jane Klbecka of Gaston; sons, Gary Singleton (Kathy), John Singleton (Janet); daughters, Nancy and Joyce of Illinois; grandchildren, Shannon Singleton, Wil Singleton (Lauren), Thayle Singleton (Stephanie), Stacey Austin (Wanda), Paul Austin (Amber), Quentin Austin (Nicole), John Singleton, Jr., Hunter Singleton, Taylor Singleton; 13 great-grandchildren; and brothers Danny and John Klbecka of IL. and brother-in-law, Jim Singleton (Nancy). He is predeceased by a brother, Bob and sister Anna.
Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, West Columbia Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

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August 11, 2017

Marva Salts

I am so sorry for your loss, I cannot imagine the hurt you fell but pray that God will watch over you Emma and all your family. Wish I could be with you all and give you a big hug. Love you all very much.

August 10, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

August 10, 2017

Irene Drozd

Deepest Sympathies from the Drozd Family. Charles -deceased- and Irene Drozd.
Charles and Tom were cousins.

August 10, 2017

Irene Drozd

Deepest Sympathies from the Drozd Family. Charles (deceased) and Irene Drozd.
Charles and Tom were cousins.

August 10, 2017

Irene Drozd

Deepest Sympathies from the Drozd Family. Charles (deceased) and Irene Drozd. Charles and Tom were cousins.

August 10, 2017

Francie Dobbins

So very sorry for your loss of Mr. Tom. Prayers for the family.

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