Thomas Dean Wyrick, 64, of Kokomo, passed away at 3:04 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis, Indiana. Born July 17, 1954, in Marion, Indiana, he was the son of the late Frederick Wyrick and Marian (Zehring) Wyrick. He was a veteran who served in the United States Navy. He was employed with General Motors, and after retiring he pursued a career in commercial transportation for Pasquale Trucking in Logansport. He was a member of UAW Local 292. He loved watching NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt and Dale Jr., riding his motorcycle, playing drums, snow skiing, traveling, taking his son, Jason, to theme parks, and spending time with his grandson, Liam.

Survivors include his son, Jason Wyrick of Kokomo; one brother, William (Kathy) Wyrick of Converse; one sister, Marilyn Davis of Muncie; one grandson, Liam Wyrick; nephews Brian Wyrick, Geoffrey Wyrick, and Andy Davis; also several great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; also one niece, Tisha Parsons.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018, at Ellers Mortuary, Webster Street Chapel, 3400 S. Webster St., Kokomo. Pastor Larry Zehring will officiate. Burial with military rites by the U.S. Navy and the Kokomo Military Rites Team will follow at Galveston Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. You may read Thomas' obituary at www.ellersmortuarywebster.com where you can sign the guest book or share a personal message to the family.