Tom L. Thorpe, 63, of Lafayette, IN, died at 4:43 PM Friday November 7, 2014 at Cumberland Pointe Health Campus. He was born June 3, 1951, in Akron, OH, to the late Leonard and Mayme Kee Thorpe. Tom was a veteran serving in the United States Marine Corp. A owner and operator of his own truck Tom drove for various businesses for many years. On April 26, 1997 he married Linda K. Allen and she survives . Tom had a great passion for cars he building his dream truck in 2010 and that was his pride and joy. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. Surviving is his wife, Linda K. Thorpe Sons, Tommy A. Thorpe, Josh Thorpe (Christi), Shane Thorpe(Elizabeth). Grandchildren Joshua M. Thorpe, Cayleb Thorpe, Alexis Thorpe, Colton Thorpe, Isabella Thorpe, Jordan Thorpe ,Jennifer Thorpe. Sisters,Judy Cate,Betty Jean Cozad. Visitation will be 5:00PM-8:00PM Tuesday November 11, 2014 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel Funeral Service 10 AM Wednesday Nov. 12,2014 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel Pastor Mike Vauters officiating. Private Inurnment will be at Armstrong Chapel Cemetery in Warren County. Proceeded in death by brother,Jerry Boehning and a grandson Chance Thorpe. Those wishing may contribute to the Natalie's Second Chance 10 South 16th St Lafayette,IN 47905 or Cornerstone Baptist Church.