Thomas R. East was born April 13, 1948 to Robert and Jean Catherine (Kraft) East and passed away July 6, 2018 at the age of 70. He served in the United States Navy and retired from CCX. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Nancy (nee Meadows) East; Children, Glenn Matthew East, Lawrence East-Coste and Terry Joe "TJ" East; Grandchildren, Thomas M. East, Acacia R. East, Ashley N. East-Coste, Amber E. East-Coste, Matthew W. East and Morgan M. East; 3 great grandchildren; Brothers, Raymond Kraft, Jack East and Ronald East. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert East. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday July 10, 2018 at 8 PM at the Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH 45107, where friends will be received from 6 PM until time of service. Family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the American Heart Association., 5211 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, OH US 45227 . Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Blanchester 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH US 45107