He loved his family, and stressed how important his family was to him, and how it should be for me. Long before Twitter and Instagram, he was a beloved personality who put on a show when he was inducted into the Hall of Fame, dancing on stage to the Bee Gees Staying Alive, telling jokes about his wife, tossing his Hall of Fame bust in the air and catching it, and chest-bumping the other inductees. I share your sorrow. Nobody, and I mean NOBODY will ever match his heart and effort. He left a possitive mark everywhere he went. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Tommy Gene McDonald to the Berean Baptist Church, 2843 Rex Road, Ellenwood, Georgia30294. But, man, he'd make one excellent flanker.". R.I.P. Sister Shirley Keller (Ben) of Clarksville. We are sad to announce that on February 28, 2023, Carol Yvonne MacDonald of Big Pond Centre, Nova Scotia passed away. "If he gives me his best lick and doesn't cave me in, he gets a little discouraged. He was predeased by his sisters, Margaret (Honey) and Elizabeth (Betty), brothers in law, Walter Costello, Matthew Gaynor, Robert Gilman and Thomas Fitzpatrick and his beautiful wife Carol. Make sure relatives of Tommy McDonald know they have sympathy messages here. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Funeral arrangement under the care ofEvans Funeral Home, In loving memory of Tommy McDonald, Tommy loved any activities on the lake. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. December 19, 1941 - But he had a lot of football left in him. He is survived by his sisters Lorraine Gilman, Patricia Gaynor, his daughter and son-in-law, three adoring grandchildren, countless nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great, great nieces and nephews. Tomme married Shirley Siedentop on December 30, 1966 in Bradley, Illinois. He played on three consecutive unbeaten Sooner teams and was a consensus all-American as a senior in 1956, when he ran for 853 yards, an average of 7.2 yards a carry, and 12 touchdowns. He was a very spiritual man who helped to instill in me, how important God is in our lives. Mr. McDonald was born in. I remember how he was always the first to rise after being tackled. Tommy L. McDonald, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Tomme Wayne McDonald, 75, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 in Madill , OK. Tomme was born on March 5, 1947 in Amarillo, TX to Weldon Tommy McDonald and Elna Ernestine (Green) McDonald. May the God of peace comfort you during this time of loss. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas McDonald (Laconia, New Hampshire), who passed away on January 9, 2022, at the age of 59, leaving to mourn family and friends. That and the big plays made him beloved by Eagles fans such as Ray Didinger, the future sportswriter who decades later would champion his idol's Hall of Fame case and write a play about their relationship, Tommy and Me. To the friendly and so . His greatest joy was his family and spending time with them. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. A funeral mass will occur Friday, May 27, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at Our Lady of Fatima, 5 Strathmore Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583. He was 84. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. In a light moment at his induction into the Hall of Fame in 1998, McDonald played the Bee Gees hit Stayin Alive.. Tommy ! Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. My prayers go out to his family at this difficult timeGod Bless. OBITUARY Thomas Earl McDonald October 7, 1944 - August 13, 2021. "I earned Dad a nice piece of change that way," Mr. McDonald said. title game against the Packers, whom Vince Lombardi was molding into an N.F.L. (Psalms 116:15). He worked for FS Feed Services for forty two years and he enjoyed woodworking, making furniture and fishing on Kentucky Lake. Your friend Lance. And our hopes are that all of us can pay him an ENORMOUS and well-deserved tribute by living our lives by treating others the way Tommy did!! Didinger and many other Philadelphians cried in March 1964 when Kuharich traded his hero to Dallas for three players. Sorry for your loss, praying for the family. Cody, a University of Alabama commit, recently led the Lady 'Cats to the . Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. I was on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1962 I think, and the headline was Football's Best Hands. B-E-S-T! August 27, 2021 I want to say I lucky to live NE PA. and see you play. Frank is a columnist and general assignment reporter focusing on sports enterprise, projects and features. Tommy L. McDonald, age 89, of Sherman, TX, passed away at Focused Care Nursing , Linden, TX on Monday, February 1, 2021. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Continue treasuring his great accomplishments in your hearts and minds that it may carry you through these difficult moments. That same year, he authored a book, They Pay Me to Catch Footballs. Thomas (Tom) McDonald died on May 21, 2022 at the age of 86. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital and condolences may be left at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com. I met Tommy in 1968 after his career had ended. I remember the wonderful times our families shared together growing up and the great fun he and my dad had together. When we made mistakes, Van would run the patterns himself., Van Brocklin had thrown to star receivers like Tom Fears and Elroy Hirsch with the Rams. She is survived by her daughters, Jocelyne McDonald, New Minas; and Rachelle . May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sorry for your loss he seemed like a nice man. I was on vacation and did. Thomas Franklin McDonald was born on July 26, 1934, in Roy, N.M., a cattle-ranching town. Our condolences go out to all of his family. He always brought a SUPER smile to my face when he came to our store. T "Tommy McDonald played the game with a passion and energy that was second to none," Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said. Let others know about your loved one's death. Mr. McDonald had been suffering from dementia-related illnesses for some time, but the cause of death was not yet known. I just hope you- the family and closest friends- can receive the strength and comfort needed during time like these. Interment will be at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody with Military Honors. He didn't tell his family," Didinger said. He enjoyed playing the guitar, golfing, fishing, wood working, sewing, and watching his grandchildren play games, and was a member of the Senior Mens Golf at Chickasaw Pointe.He is preceded in death by his wife Shirley McDonald, parents Weldon and Elna McDonald, and one brother Michael McDonald.Tomme is survived by his loving family, son Mike McDonald and wife Kate of Kenefic, OK, daughter Kathy Brown and husband Michael of Sherman, TX, three grandchildren Cord McDonald of Kenefic, OK, Lexi McDonald of Kenefic, OK, and Paxton Brown of Sherman, TX. Loved . We all came to the buffet fully decked out in our Raider Nation costumes. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Monday 4-8 PM. He was a four-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowler. Graveside services will be held 12:00 Noon Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery with Pastor Mike Pinson officiating. Never a precise route runner, Mr. McDonald simply outraced many defensive backs. The journey ahead will be long and hard, but stay strong in your endeavor to continue on. Thomas cherished his grandchildren, he took every opportunity to be with them whether it was a trip to Coney Island or the dentist. Bourne Obituaries. He was 84. He sandpapered his fingertips before every game, Didinger wrote. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. God made hope for the dead possible by sending his Son to die for us . Sept. 24, 2018 Tommy McDonald, the undersized but speedy and durable Hall of Fame wide receiver who helped propel the Philadelphia Eagles to the 1960 N.F.L. Age 60, Halifax, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2023 in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. He grew up farming and later a full career in oil & gas exploration. If you have questions, please call (256)-340-2384. Bianca and Thea, Aubrey, Camryn, Sofie and Jay, and great-great grandson Jason. Casa Julia. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I had wrote to Tommy to ask for an autograph, I am a Cowboys fan and he played a year for my Boys and was pictured in Bob Lilly's book Reflections. May the God of all comfort be with family and loved ones. Then he told me why he wanted to do it and I understood. When he was in his teens, his family moved to Albuquerque, where his father was a licensed electrician. We went back and forth, and finally I said, 'Tommy you're going to look like an idiot.' Let others know about your loved one's death. Mr. McDonald just said no to wearing a helmet with a facemask! Born in Malden on April 19, 1936 he was the son of the late Veronica (Richards) Sullivan. Still, only New Mexico and Southern Methodist initially offered him an athletic scholarship. "Tommy McDonald played the game with a passion and energy that was second to none," Eagles chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie said in a statement. Osceola, Arkansas where Bishop A.L. William was raised in the Linwood section of Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School . Lit a candle in memory of Tomme Wayne McDonald. R.I.P Tommy. In Tampa, John founded his consulting company, Dufresne Consulting Group that specialized in helping family-owned businesses grow and make transitions in ownership and/or leadership. God bless your family and loved ones. Mr. McDonald won the 1956 Maxwell Award as the nation's outstanding player and finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting. Took a picture of him,was on my bucket to get one with him..25 is one of my 2 favorite numbers because of him. He was predeased by his sisters, Margaret (Honey) and Elizabeth (Betty), brothers in law, Walter Costello, Matthew Gaynor, Robert Gilman and Thomas Fitzpatrick and his beautiful wife Carol. William Thomas McDonald, Jr., known as Tom McDonald, age 81, of Bryan, quietly departed this earth Wednesday February 17, 2021, in Bryan. On behalf of the Philadelphia Eagles, I would like to express our deepest condolences to the entire McDonald family.. He was a two-time all-American running back at Oklahoma, and his Sooners teams went 31-0 in three seasons (1954-56) and captured two national championships. I will never hear that song without thinking of him and smiling. I get a kick out of proving there's a place for a runt in pro ball.". Funeral Planning and Grief Resources | Thomas Richard McDonald, 87, of Springfield, passed away on October 30, 2022 at his residence. Tommy graduated from Eustace High School. Please accept my condolences. in touchdown catches, with 13, and in receiving yards, with 1,144, in 1961, when Sonny Jurgensen took over as quarterback following Van Brocklins retirement. Anyone can read what you share. He always seemed to come up with a clutch catch. 6 in receptions. Our prayers go out to you. Michael Thomas Barron, 60, husband of Sherry (Steele) Barron, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Mr. McDonald was born in Hiawassee, Georgia a son of the late Nathan A. and Della Carroll McDonald. Van Brocklin said he frequently had to shut him up in huddles. We shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty.". They loved him unconditionally. He attended mass daily and quickly became part of the Fatima community. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Linda Faye Oliver of Osceola, Arkansas was born August 12, 1954 in Nodena, Arkansas the daughter of Freeman Henry and Naomi Grice. He nonetheless became an all-American with an unbeaten national-champion Oklahoma team, and then he wondered if he could vie with burly pro players. 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