Obituary – Tom Mygatt – Sesser

Tom Mygatt, 70, of Sesser, died February 12, 2013 at his home.

Tom was born in Sesser the son of Everett and Mildred Mygatt.

Tom was a lifelong resident of Sesser and was a graduate of Good-Barren Township High School.

He was a member of the UMWA for 49 years and worked at Old Ben Mine No. 21 until it closed in 1990.  Tom was also the owner of Mygatt Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning.  He was also a past Cubmaster and president of the Sesser-Valier Booster Club.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Sesser and a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge.

Tom married the former Janet Cockrum in 1961 and they shared 51 years together.

Tom was a NASCAR fan and traveled to numerous races around the country.  He also loved to travel around the country and visit his children and grandchildren and he loved spending time with his family.  Tom also loved country music and was an avid concert-goer.

He is survived by his wife Janet and children Thomas Mygatt, of New York, New York, Carrie Mygatt and domestic partner John Herrera, Seattle, Washington, Courtney Mygatt and wife Carrie, of Washington, D.C. and Cinnamon Denny and husband Chandler, of Chicago

Also surviving are two grandchildren, Brody Mygatt and Amelia Mygatt and one brother, Jack Mygatt and wife Bess, of Sesser.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Patricia Mygatt.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Larry Cook officiating.  Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, in Sesser.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations can be made to Hope Lodge, 4215 Lindall Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108.

For more information go to www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com