Thomas Effort Alsip

Thomas Effort Alsip

Thomas Effort Alsip, 80, of Gentry, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023.

He was born in Simpson, Ill., to Gilbert and Dorothy Murry Alsip. He graduated from high school in Vienna, Ill., in 1962. He was an electrician for Woolbright Electric. He enjoyed family, friends and farm life. He attended Gentry Seventh-day Adventist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Cori Alan Alsip; and two sons, Adam Effort Alsip and Kenneth Lee Alsip.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Hurley Alsip; his children, Carl Alsip and wife Teri, Greg Alsip, and Mark Alsip; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on Sunday, Aug. 13, at Gentry Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Online condolences may be left at www.westfieldchapel.com.