Thomas G. Tridle

Thomas Gene Tridle passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024, with family by his side, while being taken care of at The Gathering Together. He was born to James Owens and Dolores Anderson on May 3, 1955. Tom was a 1973 graduate of Plainfield High School and went to Indiana State University. After several years of college Tom decided he enjoyed working with his hands. He began his construction career working for Albertson and Son in the mid 1970’s and then branched off into a partnership, Sumners and Tridle. After several years he then decided to go on his own and became the Owner/CEO of Tridle Construction, Inc., 1983 - to his retirement. He then worked for Brad Whicker, owner of Whicker Construction, who ironically was Tom’s first employee of Tridle Construction, Inc. Tom worked in mostly residential remodeling, small commercial and some new construction throughout the Hendricks County area, his entire career. Tom was a member of the Plainfield Elks and Odd Fellows. Tom enjoyed many trips to the Carolina’s for golfing and loved riding his Harley when he could get away from working. He greatly enjoyed his dogs, Jessie, Tilly, Sammy, Baby Girl and lastly Sarge. Tom was preceded in death by his father, James Owens, mother, Dolores Anderson, stepfather, Don Tridle, son, Ryan Tridle, brothers Howard Owens, Keith Tridle and nephew Travis Tridle.  Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home at 7:00 pm, where friends and family may visit from 4:00 pm until time of service. Surviving Tom are his two sons, Scott R. Tridle (Ebonie), Evan T. Tridle (Danyelle); one brother, Dennis Tridle; one sister, Diane Tridle; two grandsons, Dylan Tridle (Scott) and Jett Tridle (Evan). In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Gathering Together.