SPRINGFIELD, IL – Thomas Canavan, Jr., 93, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Illinois Veterans' Home in Quincy.

He was born March 29, 1926, to Thomas and Susan (Clusker) Canavan, Sr.  He married Helen Benedict in 1956. He was preceded in death by his wife; and brothers, William, John and Joseph.

Thomas was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during WWII.  He worked for United States Postal Service for 35 years and was a member of the American Legion.

He is survived by his children, Ron (Karen Lee) Cruickshank, Sherry (Lester) Tucker and Bill (Linda) Isom; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home. Private family burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Illinois Veterans' Home in Quincy.