Tommy Cowherd
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Age 61 of Diamond, IL, died Jan. 11, 2022, following a battle with Esophageal Cancer. Born Jun. 19, 1960 in the former Rosary Hospital of Campbellsville, KY, Thomas Lee was a son of Theodore and Ellen Faye (Hunter) Cowherd. He was raised and educated in Campbellsville and went on to attend University of Kentucky. On June 12, 1992, Tommy married Betsy Gervase. Tommy was currently employed with CHS Elburn, and over the past 20 years worked as a Certified Crop Advisor and Applicator. He was a member of the Downers Grove Gun Club, the NRA and the Appaloosa Horse Club Assoc. In addition to his love of guns and horses, Tommy was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed paintball. His family was his first and foremost priority, and his greatest interest was his boys.
Survivors include his wife, Betsy; sons: Thomas "Lane" Cowherd of Coal City and Kyle Cowherd of Los Angeles, CA; brother, David (Sherry) Cowherd of Campbellsville; father and mother-in-law, Sam and Donna Gervase; sister-in-law, Becky Johnson and three nieces: Carrie Ellen Gupton, Jessie Cowherd and Rebekah Cowherd. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents.
Green flameless cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation was held Sun., Jan. 16, 2021 at Reeves Funeral Home in Coal City, IL (815-634-2125). Tommy's memorial page: www.ReevesFuneral.com/obituaries/Tommy-Cowherd