Tom E. Killen Sr.

Tom E. Killen Sr., 51, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

Tom was born July 12, 1965, to John and Betty (Johnson) Killen in Des Moines, Iowa. He was the rock of his family. Tom was willing to do anything to help his siblings and he loved his family and his grandchildren. He did not know a stranger. Racing was Tom’s passion and he was the best! He started racing in 1981 and continued for the next 35 years. He was known as “Terrific Tom Killen.”

He is survived by his wife, Robyn; children, Amy Killen, Betty Rivas-Killen, Rikki Barrett, Tom Killen Jr. and Cody Barrett; twelve grandchildren; siblings, Buck (Linda) Killen, Linda Reed, Bill (Cheryl) Killen, Eddie (Pam) Killen and Donnie Killen; and numerous extended family and friends.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, John and Betty Killen; brother, John Killen; brother-in-law, Buck Reed; sister-in-law, Terri Killen; nieces, Barbara Killen and Carol Kalar; and two infant nephews.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2017, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2017, also at Hamilton’s, and will conclude with burial at Carlisle Cemetery.

A special thank you to Dr. Larry Severidt for his dedicated care of Tom.

Memorial contributions may be directed to an organization of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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