On January 15, 2026, Thomas Donald Fiala was called home to be with the Lord.

A resident of Ocala, Florida, Tom was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 2, 1951 to Louis and Pauline (Policy) Fiala and lived in Spencer, Ohio for nearly 65 years before moving to Florida. He was a graduate of Cloverleaf High School, class of 1970.

He spent his career in sales, ranging from aerial photography to sharing his knowledge in car sales, and most recently in recreational vehicles.

Tom is survived by his wife Debbie (nee Oglesby), and his daughters Courtney (Chris) Brown and grandchildren Sam and Abby, Hilarie (Victor) Cortes and grandchildren Eli and Wyatt, Meghan Fiala and grandchildren Callie, Bea, and Jayson Reese, and son Kyle (Kristin) Fiala. Tom was one of 11 children and is survived by his brothers and sisters John (Barb) Fiala, Marilyn (William) Bonnett, Michele (Richard) Hamey, Robert (Deb) Fiala, and Barbara (Eric) Masters.

He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews, cherished friends. and respected acquaintances.

He is preceded in death by his parents Louis and Pauline Fiala, and brothers Louis, Terry, Leroy, and William Fiala, and sister Paulette Houston.

A Celebration of Life will b e held in Ohio o n February 28, 2026.