Obituary for Thomas J. Jost
On May 3, 2021 LTC (RET) Thomas Joseph Jost (72) left our world for a better place with no
pain and suffering. He was loved and respected by all. Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice in
Bonita Springs, FL was his final resting place where he was lovingly cared for with compassion
and skill. Tom had a long battle with Lung Cancer and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).
Tom was born on August 29, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Frank J. and Marie M. Jost, an only child.
He joined the Army November 3, 1966 and had a successful and fulfilling career retiring after 23
years as a Lieutenant Colonel. Then, he went on to be a defense contractor for GE, Lockheed
Martin and finally CSC.
Tom was active for many years in the Copperas Cove Pistol Club as their Rangemaster. He
thoroughly enjoyed this and the good friends he made. In 2016 he and Ann moved to Estero, Fl
as snowbirds until he could not travel back to Cove in 2019 and they stayed in Florida to live out
his life.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents. He was married to his loving wife, Ann for almost
49 years.
A military service will be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen, TX at 11:00
on Monday, May 24, 2021. Tom will be interred in the Columbarium. Funeral arrangements will
be made by Legacy Options Funeral and Cremations Services, Bonita Springs, FL.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the ALS Association, 3242 Parkside Center Cir.,
Tampa, Fl 33619 or Hope Hospice, Development Office, 9470 Healthpark Cir., Ft. Myers, FL
33908.
pain and suffering. He was loved and respected by all. Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice in
Bonita Springs, FL was his final resting place where he was lovingly cared for with compassion
and skill. Tom had a long battle with Lung Cancer and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).
Tom was born on August 29, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Frank J. and Marie M. Jost, an only child.
He joined the Army November 3, 1966 and had a successful and fulfilling career retiring after 23
years as a Lieutenant Colonel. Then, he went on to be a defense contractor for GE, Lockheed
Martin and finally CSC.
Tom was active for many years in the Copperas Cove Pistol Club as their Rangemaster. He
thoroughly enjoyed this and the good friends he made. In 2016 he and Ann moved to Estero, Fl
as snowbirds until he could not travel back to Cove in 2019 and they stayed in Florida to live out
his life.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents. He was married to his loving wife, Ann for almost
49 years.
A military service will be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen, TX at 11:00
on Monday, May 24, 2021. Tom will be interred in the Columbarium. Funeral arrangements will
be made by Legacy Options Funeral and Cremations Services, Bonita Springs, FL.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the ALS Association, 3242 Parkside Center Cir.,
Tampa, Fl 33619 or Hope Hospice, Development Office, 9470 Healthpark Cir., Ft. Myers, FL
33908.