Tom Pyle

Tom Pyle, 86 of Tipton, and a life-long Tipton County resident, died Monday, December 28, 2020 at home. Born on December 16, 1934 in Sharpsville he was the son of Eugene & Martha (Pfankuche) Pyle. Tom married Ramona Thatcher and she preceded him in death.

Tom had worked as a foreman at Syndicate Sales in Kokomo and for many years as a barber both at A-1 Barber Shop and Gene’s Barber Shop in Kokomo. He was a graduate of Sharpsville High School and had served in the U.S. Air Force. He received his barber training in Indianapolis.

Tom loved woodworking and he made many wall plaques and clocks through the years. He enjoyed reading, studying the Civil War and watching basketball and football.

Survivors include one son, Jeffrey J. Pyle, Tipton and one grandson, Jacob Thomas Pyle. He was preceded in death by one sister, Sally Pyle Porter.

No funeral services are scheduled. After cremation Tom will be laid to rest in Nevada Cemetery. Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Pyle family.

Memorial contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, Illinois, 60674.