He was 84. (79 years old). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Tommy McDonald to show support. He attended mass daily and quickly became part of the Fatima community. Messages run for up to one year and you Only 5'9' tall, the. Little man that played much bigger.Had a big heart GO EAGLES. "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. But none of that was a sufficient outlet for the enthusiasm that bubbled inside. In the 1960 Championship Game, which the Eagles won 17-13 over the Packers at Franklin Field, he caught three passes for 90 yards, including a 35-yard touchdown from Norm Van Brocklin in the second quarter. Thomas was born in Brooklyn, NY to Margaret (Jennings) and Thomas. Well done Tommy! He's now resting in peace. As an energetic, mischievous youngster with little interest in schoolwork, he liked to speed around town on a bicycle his electrician father had equipped with a motor. "And that's Tommy McDonald.". many thrilling excursions and adventures as crewman on his best friend Tommy's sailing yacht. Terry especially misses his other brother Tommy. I wished I could have thanked him for giving the Eagles our first championship. I fall like 175 pounds of spaghetti., Tommy McDonald, Fleet Hall of Famer for the Eagles, Dies at 84, https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/24/obituaries/tommy-mcdonald-dead.html. For all his achievements, McDonald knew his limitations. A memorial service will be held at 12:30pm on Monday November 7, 2022 at Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 East Allen Street, with burial to follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery. After a long courtship they wed on St. Patricks Day 1974. February 28 at the Chapel of Thomas Funeral Home with the Reverend Corey Forsyth officiating. Tommy was born in Guin, Ala to Alton & Mable McDonald. Despite standing just 5-foot-9, 175 pounds, McDonald led the NFL in touchdowns in 1958 and 1961 and in receiving yards in 1961. So sorry I never got to meet him. All Rights Reserved. When the Hall of Fame finally called in 1998, Mr. McDonald marked his induction with one of the most enthusiastic, heartfelt and bizarre acceptance speeches ever. PHILADELPHIA Tommy McDonald, who came from small-town New Mexico to Albuquerque and eventually became the smallest player to reach the Pro Football Hall of Fame, has died at age 84. I'm so sorry for your loss. as a teenager in S.Jersey, I will never forget seeing him lay out to catch a pass for a touch down . Guaranteed Hand Delivery by a Local Florist! He was a man of character, both on and off the field, who exemplified all the qualities that we hope to represent as an organization. Sorry for your loss, praying for the family. in memory of Mr. Tommy Gene McDonald, please visit our floral store. Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of. So sorry for your loss. RIP. Rest in peace Tommy. He called my home to thank me for the letter and we began to call each other from time to time until he became sick. Write your message of sympathy today. Latest News Kent & Linda Pharaoh. God bless his family. Tommy McDonald, the flamboyant, record-setting Hall of Fame receiver who starred on the Eagles 1960 NFL Championship team, died Monday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced. To the family and friends of Mr. McDonald. I share your sorrow. He had a genuine love for this team, for the Philadelphia community, for the fans, and of course his family. Van Brocklin said he frequently had to shut him up in huddles. While working at J. Walter Thompson, Tom met the love of his life, Carol (Grady). "He'd say, `This little guy is my guy.' Eagles legend and Hall of Fame receiver Tommy McDonald died on Monday morning, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced. It is wonderful to know that his legacy will live on. to the mcdonald family.tommy was a great man.fond memories as a kid growing up in concord nh of him..my sincere condolence RIP Tommy McDonald. YOU ALWAYS STOOD TALL AMONG MEN ! He always brought a SUPER smile to my face when he came to our store. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. of Jefferson. 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. Loved Mum of Neville and Cheryl, and Ros and Phil de Silva. "I earned Dad a nice piece of change that way," Mr. McDonald said. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. The Eagles, who had selected running backs Clarence Peaks and Billy Ray Barnes in the first two rounds, quickly converted Mr. McDonald into a wide receiver and kick returner. At the time, he was No. At one point, he tossed his commemorative bust high into the air. 0. While in Henryetta he worked as a Physicians Assistant, was a member of the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce, the Church of Christ, and he served on the school board. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. 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. He was 85. May the God of all comfort be with the family and friends at this very difficult time. McDonald, Sr., in Bryan, Texas, where he grew up and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1958. Mr. Noonan was born in Boston to Thomas and Helen (Procida) Noonan Sr. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page . William A. Pollman, age 86, of Merrimac, formerly a longtime Wakefield resident, died Tuesday, February 21 at the Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Haverhill. They lived in Atoka and Madill from 1992 to 2012 before moving to Durant. Thomas Jefferson "Tom" Young, Jr. Thomas Jefferson "Tom" Young, Jr., 80 of Winnabow died Tuesday, February 22, 2023 at Trinity Grove Nursing Center in Wilmington. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Survivors include his wife, Betty Nicholas McDonald of Ellenwood. Obituary for Mr. Tommy Gene McDonald | Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Tommy Gene McDonald, age 79 of Ellenwood, Georgia who entered into rest Friday, August 27, 2021. The only surviving Hall of Famers who spent at least half their NFL career with the Eagles are Bob Brown, who is 76, and 2018 inductee Brian Dawkins. Evans Funeral Home, Inc, 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. Tom McDonald, 62, of Winterset died Thursday, October 22, 2015, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Bianca and Thea, Aubrey, Camryn, Sofie and Jay, and great-great grandson Jason. In later years he enjoyed watching old western, football & wrestling. ERWIN Betty Ann Williams, 87, passed away Monday evening, Feb. 27, 2023, at Transitions LifeCare Hospice in Raleigh. His greatest joy was his family and spending time with them. A jubilant Mr. McDonald danced to disco music, chest-bumped other inductees, told a few wince-producing jokes about his wife and, at times, could barely catch his breath. "He was not only a great, great motivator but also an excellent `X and O' guy.". The joy of watching that Oklahoma Sooner was something to behold. He was preceded in death by five siblings and one grandson James J. Smith V. He won the Maxwell trophy as the Top college football player in 1956,got the most first place votes for the Heisman and should have won it but was hurt by his teammate Jerry Tubbs' ranking 4th in the voting. I remember how he was always the first to rise after being tackled. So sorry for your loss. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. 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. May the God of all comfort prove to be your strength during this difficult time. Tommy loved his familyhe loved footballand he loved this country! I remember the wonderful times our families shared together growing up and the great fun he and my dad had together. Alongside with his father, he founded what's now known as Marshfield's CoxHealth Center. May the beautiful memories provide and bring some comfort. And he'd hand me the helmet.". When he was in his teens, his family moved to Albuquerque, where his father was a licensed electrician. Born in St. Albans Naval Hospital Queens February 28, 1961. Tom was born February 15, 1940, to parents Nonie and Judge W.T. I am very sorry for your loss. Asked in a 2012 interview with Bleacher Report what his strengths were as a player, McDonald said: Good instincts and good hands. The family will greet friends from 11:30am until the time of service Monday at Bisch and Son. Rick was born on February 1, 1964 to parents, Thomas Dunny and Shirley As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 2023 Evans Funeral Home. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with his WONDERFUL family and enormous circle of friends! In addition to. Thomas is the pastor. He was a very spiritual man who helped to instill in me, how important God is in our lives. As a HS classmate and big fan of Tommys I was saddened to learn of his death. Tomme married Shirley Siedentop on December 30, 1966 in Bradley, Illinois. IN THE CARE OF. "He was from another world," said Jurgensen, a close friend. He was an active parishioner at Our Lady of Fatima in Scarsdale. To the family of Tommy McDonald. Tommy ! But McDonald played for 12 years in the National Football League, and when he retired after the 1968 season, his 84 touchdown receptions were the second-highest in league history, behind the Green Bay Packers Don Hutson, who had 99. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers on Dec. 26, 1960. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Mr. McDonald was born in. Then he told me why he wanted to do it and I understood. Tommy was born in Guin, Ala to Alton & Mable McDonald. They settled in Yonkers, NY and joined Saint Barnabas Parish in the Woodlawn section of the Bronx. May the God of all comfort be with family and loved ones. Guillaume Scheer - Les Plaisirs Gourmands. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Often, after touchdowns, he danced and leaped into the arms of his quarterback. The Deerfield-Windsor soccer teams battled valiantly Tuesday against Thomas County Central but the Lady Knights fell 1-0 and the boys battled to a 0-0 tie with the Yellow Jackets. Retirement was difficult for the hyperactive ex-football star. Thomas Kelly McDonald Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas Kelly McDonald (Hartsville, South Carolina), who passed away on February 28, 2023, at the age of 51, leaving to mourn family and friends. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Thomas M. McDonald of Bonita Springs passed away peacefully on May 11, 2022 in his home with his wife at his side. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. In loving memory of Tommy McDonald, Restaurant A L'etrier. Janet Marie McDONALD (Keoughan) Halifax. Mr. McDonald had been suffering from dementia-related illnesses for some time, but the cause of death was not yet known. "I would have to put [Wilkinson] in the same category as Vince Lombardi," Mr. McDonald once said. Two great grandchildren, Bentley McDonald and Harper McDonald. I missed only three games in my career. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. We talked about his football career and he preached little God to me. Thomas Richard McDonald, 87, of Springfield, passed away on October 30, 2022 at his residence. May the God of comfort, do just that at this time. Thomas A. McDonald, age 68, of Groveport, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Tom and I go back to 7th grade, and Shirley was one of my best friends. KINGSPORT - William "Bill" Thomas Montgomery, 74, Kingsport, Tennessee passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 from an extended illness. Sign the Guest Book. California residents do not sell my data request. We would go over all the moves: outs, corners, posts, hooks, pitchouts, centers, crosses, everything, McDonald said in a 1964 article for Sports Illustrated, written with Tex Maule. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. I am 81 and followed his career at Oklahoma thru TV games. Left to cherish his memory are his children; Phillip McDonald & Cathy of Sherman, TX, Tony McDonald & Denise of Grand Junction, CO, Brian McDonald of Denison, TX, Jennifer Morrow & Rex of Howe, TX, Gary McDonald & Lynn of Farmersville, TX, and Desiree Brown & Brian of Sherman, TX, his twelve grandchildren; Jeremiah, Jessica, Sarah, Alecia, Ashleigh, Joshua, CT, Lang, Damon, Rebecca, Tasha, Michael John , his eleven great-grandchildren; Gentry, Olivia, Amerie, Evyon, HLani, KataLeya, Daniel, Giovanni, Elijah, Marcus, Michael, other extended family and many friends. Born in Malden on April 19, 1936 he was the son of the late Veronica (Richards) Sullivan. She was predeceased by : her parents, Peter Drohan and Mary Drohan (Connors); and . He was predeceased by : his parents, Nathan A. McDonald and Della Carroll McDonald. I sure will miss you! It is with great sadness that I write to advise that Joe McDonald, former Editor-in-Chief for Radiation Protection Dosimetry, passed away peacefully on 14 May 2022 at the age of 80. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. When he retired, McDonald ranked sixth in NFL history in catches, fourth in yards and second to long-time Packers great Don Hutson in touchdowns. title game against the Packers, whom Vince Lombardi was molding into an N.F.L. I also pray for you to have peace. View Tribute Book Events In his senior year, he also won five gold medals at the state track meet finishing first in the 100-yard dash, 220, low hurdles and a pair of relays. To lose giants like Tommy, tears a little piece of our heart out. THOMAS MCDONALD OBITUARY PALMER TOWNSHIP Thomas P. McDonald, 81, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022. So sad to hear of the loss of Tommy he was a great player and good sportsman of the game rip. But when an Oklahoma basketball coach saw him play in an all-star football game, he recommended that the Sooners' football coach, Bud Wilkinson, sign him. The two met at training camp in Hershey when Mr. McDonald allowed the young fan to carry his helmet. There are so many good memories of singing to his guitar playing and just being around the two of them. Adored Nana of Shelley, Rebecca, Caroline; Aaron, Lisa, and Stephanie. He graduated from Herscher High School in Herscher, Illinois and furthered is education at West Texas A&M then at Oklahoma University. If you have questions, please call (256)-340-2384. I was always such a fan. Tommy McDonald, the exuberant, epoxy-handed flanker whose game-breaking speed and irrepressible spirit made him the most popular member of the NFL-champion 1960 Eagles, died Monday. He worked for FS Feed Services for forty two years and he enjoyed woodworking, making furniture and fishing on Kentucky Lake. He was a hard worker and instilled those values in his children. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. At 5 feet 9 inches and 175 pounds, McDonald was a star running back in high school, but doubted he was big enough to play major college football. Didinger wrote in that 2016 piece on the Eagles website that McDonald never wore gloves because he wanted to feel the ball into his hands. McDonald was 84 years old. After general manager Joe Kuharich infuriated this city's fans by trading him in 1964, he played in Dallas, Los Angeles, Cleveland and Atlanta. My thoughts and prayers are with Chris and the McDonald family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Tommy Gene McDonald to the Berean Baptist Church, 2843 Rex Road, Ellenwood, Georgia 30294. Osceola, Arkansas where Bishop A.L. He was truly one of the all-time greats. There will be a family & friends visitation on Friday, February 5, 2021, 6-7 p.m. at American Funeral Service, 4312 w Crawford St, Denison, TX. OBITUARY Thomas Earl McDonald October 7, 1944 - August 13, 2021. Website Designed by funeralOne, https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/K6GFTBRNB29ZT3ZS. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. We all came to the buffet fully decked out in our Raider Nation costumes. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas McDonald to show support. Mr. McDonald was born on July 26, 1934, on a small farm in Roy, a town of 300 on a grassy mesa in northeast New Mexico. We are sad to announce that on August 27, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Tommy McDonald of Ellenwood, Georgia, born in Hiawassee, Georgia. Macdonnell, who. 2 in touchdowns among receivers, No. At 5ft 9 inches he was a inspiration to all the vertically challenged players in any sport. He is survived by : his wife Betty Nicholas McDonald of Ellenwood; his children, Tommy Gene McDonald, Jr. of Flowery Branch, Marsha McDonald Robinson (Scott C.) of Pell City and Julia Diann Pontsler (Tim A.) May the God of peace comfort you during this time of loss. Thomas J. McDonald Obituary. BORN July 26, 1934 DIED September 24, 2018 AGE 84 Obituary Tommy McDonald (1934 - 2018) was a Hall of Fame receiver best known for his time on the Philadelphia Eagles. Seems that you had a wonderful life God bless you and God bless your family your talent and skills will be deeply missed. He was born July 19, 1962 in Georgetown, son of the late Oscar Thomas and Sarah (Devers) Barron. R.I.P One of the "GREATEST" players EVER !! I get a kick out of proving there's a place for a runt in pro ball.". players to refuse to wear a face mask, fearing it would obstruct his vision. He was from Church Hill, Tennessee. "He just beats him.". James Thomas Smith, Jr., 80, of Chesterfield Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, with family surrounding him. 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. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital and condolences may be left at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com. After one season with the Cowboys, McDonald went to his sixth Pro Bowl in the first of his two years with the Rams, then played for the Atlanta Falcons and the Cleveland Browns, retiring after the 1968 season. I remember Tommy from his great years at Oklahoma. He didn't tell his family," Didinger said. William was raised in the Linwood section of Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School . Frank is a columnist and general assignment reporter focusing on sports enterprise, projects and features. RIP Tommy. I loved the Eagles and especially Tommy Mc. >>PHOTO GALLERY: Tommy McDonald through the years. Remembering a life well lived. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. She was dear sister of Margaret (Robert) Bonney, and the late Thomas Brown and Paul Brown. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Update: A public viewing will be held for Tommy McDonaldon Friday in King of Prussia. Online condolences atwww.evansfuneralhomeinc.com. John F. Kennedy Inaugural Address Jan. 20 . Heaven is a happier place today.". "He was charismatic, passionate and had fun. Search by Name. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. He was a champion, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, and one of the most genuine individuals I have ever met. Before retiring in 1968, he amassed 495 receptions for 8,410 yards and was a six-time Pro Bowler. In addition to her and his son Christopher, he is survived by another son, Tom; another daughter, Tish McDonald; his brother, Clyde Ray McDonald; and five grandchildren. Recommended for you Didinger and many other Philadelphians cried in March 1964 when Kuharich traded his hero to Dallas for three players. 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