Obituary of Thomas W. Platts

Thomas "Tom" W. Platts, 64, of Iowa City, died Thursday, January 2, 2014, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Iowa City. Funeral services will be held at 10am Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, with burial including military honors at 2pm Tuesday at Keokuk National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 pm Monday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established in Tom's memory. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Thomas W. Platts was born June 17, 1949, in Iowa City. His father was a career military person so their family moved often. Following graduation from high school, he enlisted in the US Marines and served during the Vietnam War. Returning from service he married, Ava M. Bowers and the couple made their home in Iowa City. He worked for the Veterans Administration Hospital for many years before his health conditions forced him to retire. His family includes his wife, Ava; their children, Wendi Peach of North English; Jennifer Platts of Lone Tree; Jaime Platts of Wellman; James Platts of Shellsburg; and Greg Platts (Caitlin) of Ft. Campbell, KY; 12 grandchildren, Samantha, Nicholas, Codi, Caleb, Alexandra, Trevor, Savannah, Gavin, Henry, Bronin, Zoe and Julia; sisters, Vivian Pierson (Connie); and Anita Platts; their mother, Frances Johnson (William) all of Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his father. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Services are caring for his family and services.