Dwight Alan Tomes, 75, Bethany, MO (formerly of Eagleville, MO) passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Ignite Medical resort in North Kansas City.
Dwight was born February 1, 1948 in Bethany, MO to Pearl (Pittman) Tomes and Oldrich (Odge) Tomes. He graduated from Mt. Moriah High School in 1966, then went to Northwest Missouri State University, (formerly Missouri State College), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education, with a minor in public speech, and psychology. He enlisted in the Army National Guard, in 1970, where he served as Battery C Second Battalion 130th Field Artillery for 6 years. Dwight received the award as MM, M-14 Rifle.
On January 25, 1970, Dwight married Connie Louise Bennett. To that union of 47 years, 2 daughters were born; Angela Denise Provin (Aaron), and Valerie Dawn Wink (Jeremiah). Dwight is preceded in death by his parents, Odge and Pearl Tomes, brother, Don Tomes, nephew, Kyle Tomes, and great nephew, Dalton Tomes, and Bernard (Jeep) Bennett. Dwight is survived by his daughters, Angie and Valerie, grandchildren, Michael White, Bryan White (Heather), Megan Branham (Jesse), Samson Hoofer, and great-granddaughter, Caiden White. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Carol (Tomes) Buntin, nephew, Kenny Tomes, nieces, Karla Simon (Don), Linda Tomes, and great nephews, Alex, Adam, and Anthony.
Dwight always had a love of music and played in numerous bands from the age of 14. He passed his musical talent on to his children, and grandchildren. He enjoyed entertaining, and his role on the radio at KAAN in Bethany, MO. He was always happy to visit for an extended length, playing golf, the Kansas City Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs. His greatest love was for his family, enjoying vacations such as camping, skiing, and beach trips. He was there for all of his children and grandchildren, and enjoyed teaching them the things he loved. He had a strong faith and was a member of Johnson County Christian Church, Overland Park, KS where he was baptized, and Blythedale Christian Church, Blythedale, MO, where enjoyed fellowship, music, and a common faith in the Lord. His love, guidance, teaching, and memories will be forever cherished by all.
Funeral Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 22 at Roberson Funeral Home, Bethany, MO. Burial with Military Rites followed in Bohemian Cemetery, Cainsville, MO. The family received friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Bohemian Cemetery in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 46, Bethany, MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com
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