Thomas E. Trunnell, 80, of Collinsville, Ill., born March 15, 1933, in St. Louis, Mo., died at 8:45 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, at Anderson Hospital in Maryvillle, Ill.

Mr. Trunnell, a veteran, was a certified Ford technician for more than 50 years and had worked for Heritage Lincoln Mercury in Collinsville, Ill.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Pearl, nee Deckard, Trunnell; and a brother, Robert Trunnell.

Surviving are his wife, Betty, nee Roland, Trunnell of Collinsville, Ill., whom he married on May 1, 1954; son, Timothy (Sue) Trunnell of Collinsville, Ill.; and grandson, Collin Trunnell of Collinsville, Ill.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.herrfuneral.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. 2013, at Herr Funeral Home in Collinsville, Ill.

Funeral: Service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at the funeral home. Interment in College Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Ill.