Thomas “Tom” John Lannon, age 74 of North Platte, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Great Plains Health surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born December 6, 1944 in North Platte, NE to Edward and Katherine (Leonard) Lannon.  He graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1964.  He married Rae Ellen Gies on October 20, 1978 in North Platte.  He hired on to the Union Pacific Railroad in 1969 as a carman and worked there until he retired in 2005.  After his retirement, he went to work for Leonard Harding, delivering mail twice a week to Venango, NE.  He loved his family, friends and cats.  Tom would do anything for anybody and will be remembered for his big smile and laugh.  His granddaughter, Britney Ryder, was the light of his life.

Tom is survived by his wife Rae Ellen of North Platte; children Melissa Ryder and Jay Keitges, both of North Platte; granddaughter Britney Ryder of North Platte; siblings Jane (Max) Monroe of Marietta, GA, Mary Lannon of Aurora, CO, Ann (Brian) George of Stafford, VA, Jim (Nancy) Lannon of Colorado Springs, CO; step-sister Mary Claire (Greg) Batie of North Platte; step-brother Greg (Rita) Wilkinson of Billings, MT; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edward Lannon and Katherine Wilkinson; step father Harley Wilkinson; sister Nancy (Robert “Mac) McDonald; and brother Robert Lannon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to: Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR), a program for cats in North Platte, and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life service will take place at a future date.  Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.