St. Clair County Obits

THOMAS STERLING DOAK

February 3, 1938 - April 3, 2002
Thomas Sterling Doak, the son of Reverend Wilson Faris Doak and Imogene Effie (Thomas) Doak was born on February 3, 1938 in Chilhowee, Missouri. Tom passed away at the Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City, Missouri on April 3, 2002 at the age of 64 years. Tom lived most of his life in the Lake Lotawana, Missouri area where he worked as an electronic technician at Western Electric/AT&T at Lee’s Summit. Following his retirement he moved to Mesquite, Texas, then moved back to Appleton City in 1997 to care for his parents. Tom was a member of the Methodist Church in Chilhowee, Missouri. He held several offices in the CWA Union 6360 and was a life member of both the Lee’s Summit Pioneers and the NRA. He was united in marriage to Della (McClarnon) Ricketts in May of 1981 at Lake Lotawana Memorial Rose Garden. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife Della of the home, son Jeffery and wife Kris of Lake Lotawana, Missouri, daughter Kay Richards of La Monte, Missouri, son Leon and wife Kim Ricketts of Burleson, Texas, two grandsons Tyler Doak and John Ricketts, his mother Imogene Doak of Appleton City, one brother Wilson Faris Doak Jr, and his wife Pat, one niece and two nephews. Tom liked deer hunting and driving around the country enjoying the scenery and wildlife while smoking his cigar. He also enjoyed cooking for people and loved auctions and antiques. Tom found great peace and contentment in going to the ocean and simply listening to the surf. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.