Thomas “Tom” Robinson, 77, died March 12, 2026, in Downers Grove, IL.
He worked for 50 years at AFI Industries, where he began as a headerman and rose to the position of VP of Manufacturing.
“Tom was known for his humor and loyalty. He had a deep love for animals and an unwavering devotion to those he held dear,” the National Fastener Distributors Association stated. “His family fondly remembers him as someone who would do anything for them, a testament to the love and care he shared throughout his life.”
He is survived by his wife, Margie Shelton; daughters Sharon (James) Ziegler, Stephanie (Kameron) Dorsey, and Jennifer (Mark) Kearns; stepson Aaron Shelton; and eight grandchildren.
