THOMAS P. SOUTH

Thomas P. South, 90, of Piqua, passed away at 2:02 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 8, 1936 in Greenville to the late Roger and Evelyn (Frock) South. He married Patricia M. (Hill) on July 31, 1960 in Fletcher and she survives.

Tom is also survived by three sons, Mike (Sharon) South of Piqua, Dave (Cheryl) South of Sidney, and Steve South of Piqua; four grandchildren, Joe (Allison) South, Shelly South, Heather Illick, and Holly (Philip) Lengefeld; nine great grandchildren, A.J., Carmen, Alana, Jimmy, Theron, Doree, Alexander, Adriel, and Eliana; six siblings, Carl (Corky) South of Piqua, Franny (Dana) Motter of Bryan, Mary (Rick) Conely of Columbus, Cheri Lynn Leroux of Alabama, Jimmy Johnson of Alabama, and Johnny (Kathy) Johnson of Florida; and his sisters in law, Leslie South of Traverse City, Michigan, and Shirley Johnson of Cincinnati; also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Craig South and Billy Johnson.

Tom was a graduate of Lebanon High School, Class of 1954. Following high school Tom attended Otterbein University and received his Bachelor's Degree in Business. He worked at the former Piqua National Bank (now Fifth Third Bank) and retired as the Vice President of Purchasing after 29 years of hard work and dedication. After retirement, Tom went to work at Clear Creek Farm and fulfilled various roles over the years, but officially worked in the office and loved working with that group for 29 and a half years. He previously was active with the Jaycee's and held several roles over the years; he loved the camaraderie within the group and enjoyed playing ping pong and doing other events with the Jaycee's. In the past Tom coached Little League Baseball, and played Softball as an adult, and was a fan of the Cincinnati Reds. In his free time, Tom loved the outdoors and was an avid fisher and enjoyed mowing the yard. Tom and Pat enjoyed traveling to various places, including the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to visit family and Florida to visit others and get some fishing in. Above all, Tom loved his family and made it a point to attend the grandchildren's sporting events or activities.

A service to honor Tom's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Fletcher Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., also on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Tom's honor may be made to Clear Creek Farm, 1900 Kuther Rd, Sidney, OH 45365, envelopes will be provided. Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

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