T. W. Oates, 91 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit.

Thomas was born April 6, 1927 in the Fayetteville Community north of Warrensburg, son of Thomas S. and Nancy (Shipley) Oates.  He served in the United States Army during World War II.  He was united in marriage to Mary L. Burford on October 5, 1947 in Leeton.  The couple made their home in the Warrensburg area. Thomas was employed at Town & Country Shoe Factory for several years.  Next, he sold cars for Lenger Chevrolet in Warrensburg and Rinne Chevrolet in Higginsville.  More recently, he was a custodian at Ridgeview Middle School in Warrensburg, until retiring in 1990.  Thomas' hobbies included bird hunting, deer hunting, camping and fishing.  He was also an avid bowler for many years.

Survivors include daughter: Diana Fagundes and son: Tom Oates, Jr.; both of Warrensburg. Four grandchildren: Marie (Lance) Criswell of Oak Grove, MO; Ross Oates of Jefferson City, MO; David (Tamala) Fagundes of Warrensburg and Robert (Tamra "Rion" McClelland) Ransdell of Warrensburg; eight great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; two daughter-in-laws: Laura Oates and Lisa Oates; son-in-law: Al Fagundes and half brother: Ralph Shipley.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 28th at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, North of Warrensburg, with Full Military Honors provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #2513; American Legion, Post #131 and United States Army Honor Guard.

Pallbearers will be Thomas Robinson, Jared Beuchele, David Fagundes, Logan Yost, and Matthew Gregg.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Williams Funeral Chapel.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to the American Legion, Post #131 in care of the funeral home.