Alva Review-Courier -

Thomas Reilly Jr., son of the late Thomas E. Reilly Sr. and Elfrieda Rose (Zahlmann), was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, March 10, 1949, and died peacefully in his home in Alva, Oklahoma, on January 8, 2021, at the age of 71 years, 9 months and 29 days.

After graduating high school, Tom worked as a welder for General Dynamics. At the age of 22, he was drafted into the military and served his country during Vietnam.

While stationed in Germany, he became a father to daughter Lisa. Years later, after serving his country, Tom became a father again to son Tom.

After retiring from General Dynamics...