Thomas Clifton Sawicki

Thomas Clifton Sawicki, 62, of Lincoln, passed away December 5, 2024. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-3 on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the funeral home with a memorial service following at 3 PM. Casual dress is requested.

Tom was born September 11, 1962, in Peoria, IL., the son of Francis S. “Frank” Sawicki and Joelle Dell (Manuel) Sawicki. He married Jennifer Kelly Booth on August 18, 2000. Tom graduated from Lincoln Community High School in 1981. He worked in the automotive industry for many years. Later in life, he was an over the road truck driver and traveled around all of the lower 48 states. He told many stories about seeing the wonders of the nation. He had most recently driven for Davis Brothers Trucking to enjoy more time with family. He was passionate about the outdoors, and seeing the beauty of the wilderness. He was also a lifelong NASCAR fan, thanks to his father. He was always extremely proud of his children, and all of their personal accomplishments. He was also extremely proud of his own sobriety, and overcoming many challenges which in the end, led him to find peace and happiness.

Survivors include his wife Jennifer Sawicki; his children: Ian Sawicki of Seattle WA, Sam Sawicki of Minneapolis MN, Zoey Sawicki of Grand Canyon AZ, Marissa Booth of Ottawa IL, and Mylo (Reanna) Sawicki of Lincoln IL; his sister Suzanne Sawicki of Decatur IL, and brothers Marty (Neva) Sawicki of Ellijay GA, and Stan (Marguerite) Sawicki of Sanford NC; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members also survive.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his parents, his brother Mitchell Sawicki, and most recently his “little road warrior” dog, Tilly.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to give.nationalparks.org