MURPHYSBORO – Thomas Wade McCann, 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his home in Murphysboro, IL.

Thomas was born on August 8, 1937, in Dixon, IL, the son of Frank and Dorothy L. (Burhart) McCann. He married Brenda K. Mifflin on September 16, 1978, in Creal Springs, IL. Thomas was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a mechanic and a member of Abundant Life Fellowship, Murphysboro, IL.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Brenda McCann of Murphysboro, IL, his children: Diane (Darrell) Hawk of Cobden, IL, Cheryl (Leroy) Hill of Emminence, MO, Jeff Anderson of Hayward, CA, Bonita Mifflin of Perryville, MO, Brenda Jeanne McCann of Murphysboro, IL, David (Kenna) Mifflin of Murphysboro, IL, Adam (Cheryl) McCann of Murphysboro, IL, Anthony (Kim) McCann of Murphysboro, IL, Chris (Jenna) McCann of Beulah, MO; his 21 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren (with a great grandson due in April), and his brother, Danny McCann of Florida.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Georgiann Hauner, his sisters: Earlene, Violet, Dorothy, Vivian, Mary, Millie, Faye; his brothers: James, Donald Gerald and Richard.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11:00 am, at Abundant Life Fellowship, Murphysboro, IL, with Rev. James Easton officiating. Burial to follow at Ava Evergreen Cemetery, Ava, IL. Visitation will be Saturday morning, where friends may call from 9:30 am until time of service at the Church. Memorials may be given to the Family or to Abundant Life Fellowship and can be mailed to Wilson's Funeral Home, P.O. Box 277, Ava, IL 62907.