Hobert T. "Tom" Coburn

Age 89, late of Lockport passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 11, 1933, in Bluefield, West Virginia to his beloved parents, Howe and Lucy (Nee Poe) Coburn. Attended Bluefield Grade School and High School, and in 1953 he joined the United States Army and proudly served his country for five years in both England and Korea, achieving rank of Sergeant. He met his beautiful wife-to-be while stationed at the Engineer Depot in Granite City, Illinois and they were married on April 13, 1957, prior to his deployment to Korea. After honorable discharge from the United States Army, he was employed at Stateville Penitentiary which brought him and his wife to the Lockport/Joliet area. He found his forever home at Argonne National Laboratory working as a Rigger and retired in 1995 after 34 years of dedicated service. Member of the Lockport American Legion John Olson Post #18. He was prideful of being a West Virginia Mountaineer; he rode his Harley in the mountains of West Virginia which was his only way of transportation. An avid Virginia Tech fan, Chicago Bears, and Chicago Cubs fan. He was a kind and loving soul and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Preceded in death by his parents, eight siblings, Allen, Albert, Howard, Katherine, Lorene, Irene, Frances, and Carby.

Survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Mary (Nee Gossman) Coburn; two loving daughters, Cathy (Alex) Gliwa of Minooka, and Lisa Coburn of Joliet; two very precious granddaughters, Callie (Mike) Kniep of Oswego, and Paige Gliwa of Shorewood; a dear nephew, Dana Coburn of Bluefield, West Virginia; his wonderful long-time friends, Ron and Elaine Lawnzak, Dean and Lola Dewitt, Tracy Beneventi, and all his Lockport McDonalds friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9 ^th St. Lockport, IL 60441 from 9:00am until time of service at 11:00am with Pastor Jeff Underwood officiating. Following services Interment with Full Military Honors will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

Family and friends can sign the online guestbook at www.oneilfuneralhome.com