Thomas L. Lord, of Ligonier, 72, passed away at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2016,

He was born on Feb. 3, 1943, to Thomas and Annabell (Byrne) Lord in Philadelphia, Penn.

On July 22, 1967, he married Margie Mae Bauer; she survives.

Thomas enjoyed playing football when he was a little younger, watching sports, and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. He enjoyed being outside. He also had a special talent for painting little toy soldiers, which came from being an avid history buff.

Also surviving are his children: Dawn Lord of Columbus, Ohio; Tina (Marty) Bosse, of Hamilton; Cheryl (Gary) Mock of Bryan, Ohio; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother: Michael (Barb) Lord of Narvon, Penn.; and a sister: Diane (John) Carlin of Philadelphia, Penn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Joan Tamburro and Kathleen Lord.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at St. Patrick’s Church, 300 Ravine Park Dr., Ligonier. Father Wilson Corzo will officiate. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

A time of visitation will be held on from 3-5 p.m. prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Memorial donations may be sent to Noble County Public Library or Steuben County Humane Society.

Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier is in charge of arrangements.