He was a construction worker before having to retire to care for his mother. He was a United States Army Veteran and attended the Presbyterian Church. Tom was a very talented musician and played several instruments fluently. He performed with musical groups and bands all over Southeast Arkansas. He was very knowledgeable about early rock music and country music.
He is survived by two cousins, Dan Clanton of Conway and Duane Clanton of Little Rock; along with many friends.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery.
Condolences(7)
Joann Holian
Findlay, OH Tuesday, September 22, 2026 RIP my sweet friend. You will never be forgotten . You were always coming to see if I needed any help. especially after all the big trees came down in the Arkansas storms. You were a great neighbor and a great friend. you will be missed by all who knew you and your kindness to every oneAndy Briant
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 15, 2026 We went way back Tom! You were a great friend! We had a lot of fun playing a lot of music over the years!. You were a good hearted guy and a friend to all and you never met a stranger. Great sax player as well as kahonest (sp?)as well as neighbor and more!...Knew more about the local music scene and musicians than anyone! R.I.P. buddy...We'll try to keep the music going!
James w Stewart
Monticello, AR Monday, September 14, 2026 I’m so sorry to hear about tom is a great friend and a great bowler I will miss him he loves music James w StewartJames w Stewart
Monticello, AR Monday, September 14, 2026 To tom family I am so sorry to hear about tom is good friend he loves to bowl he taught me a lot about bowl I will miss him rip brother tomPaul Selby
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, September 11, 2026 Tom was around the local music scene for as long as I can remember and there was no bigger fan of local live music. He had an amazing knowledge of music trivia. Rest in peace, old friend.Gary Newton
Monticello, AR Friday, September 11, 2026 To the family I extend my deepest condolences. Tom was a good guy and he and I had many conversations throughout the years due to our mutual interest in music of all kinds. He will be missed by all who knew him.Becky Peacock Wright
Broken Arrow, OK Thursday, September 10, 2026 My dear friend Tom I cooked for your mom and I cooked for you I enjoyed you walking over and bringing me mail out of my box and visiting for awhile known you a long time Rest In Peace and play a few tunes for the ones waiting on you