Thomas J. Wilson

Thomas J. Wilson of Orland Park, IL, died peacefully in his sleep November 4, 2026.

He was the beloved husband of 51 years to Hillary (nee Morong); loving father of Timothy (Emmylou) Wilson and Rebecca (Benjamin) Henry; dear twin brother of the late Gerald (Donna) Wilson; kind uncle of Christopher (Yvette) Wilson, Dana (Jonathan) Temps, Jason Wilson, and Christopher Morong; great uncle of Emma, Hannah, and Claire Wilson, and Andrew Temps.

Tom was born on November 21, 1947, in Oak Park, IL to the late Delbert and Ramona (nee Klinefelter) Wilson. He grew up in Maywood, IL, was a graduate of Proviso East High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. Prior to retirement, he was the facilities manager at Lions Clubs International Headquarters in Oak Brook, IL for over 30 years. He was a devoted family man and loved the time he spent with his wife, children and granddogs. He enjoyed golfing with friends, traveling and striking up a conversation with anyone. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.