Peter Thomas Early, 56, of Mexico, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, at St. Brendan Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Brendan Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 11:00 – 12:45 a.m. at Arnold Funeral Home.

Peter was born on January 15, 1965, in Mexico, the son of Paul Eugene and Peggy M. (Kribble) Early.

Tom was a natural when it came to using his hands.  He was a woodworker.  Tom enjoyed pouring himself into projects for various people for whom he cared.  He enjoyed sharing his skills with others.  Tom enjoyed socializing with family and friends.

He is survived by his son, Theodore Joseph "T.J." (Karrington) Early; mom, Peggy of the home; granddaughter, Cheyenne Marie Early; two brothers, Phillip Charles "Chuck" (Christy) Early and Patrick "Rick" Early; five sisters, Patricia (Wayne) Lunsford, Phyllis (Gary) Jones, Priscilla Sue (Louis) Whitaker, Paula Early (David Polston) and Penny (Kenny) Mechlin; numerous nieces and nephews; and friend, Cindy Nance Billman.

Peter is preceded in death by his father, Paul Early; three brothers, Robert Early, James Early and Paul Early, Jr.; nephew, James Harvey Lunsford; and maternal and paternal grandparents.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. They may be sent in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson, Mexico, MO 65265.