He showed plenty, catching touchdown passes of 61 and 36 yards. Tommy McDonald (1934 2018) was a Hall of Fame receiver best known for his time on the Philadelphia Eagles. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jimmy L. McDonald of Calhoun, Georgia, born in Gordon, Georgia, who passed away on February 25, 2023, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Tom was born February 15, 1940, to parents Nonie and Judge W.T. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Auberge du Moulin. Enter He was born on February 4, 1935 in Springfield to Harry McDonald and Eugenie Lomprez. His funeral will be held from the McDonald Funeral Home 19 Yale Ave. Wakefield Tuesday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass in St. Joseph Church 173 Albion St. Wakefield at 10:00. And in your process of moving forward, be assured that his memory rest in God's Hands. 87 Reviews Eschau, Strasbourg . He had a genuine love for this team, for the Philadelphia community, for the fans, and of course his family. 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. Thomas V. Noonan Jr. of Bourne died on February 21. A year later, in the second quarter of the Eagles' 17-13 victory over Green Bay in the NFL title game, he caught a 35-yard scoring pass. He attended mass daily and quickly became part of the Fatima community. He signed a Promo Photo that have, To Frank and his name. as a teenager in S.Jersey, I will never forget seeing him lay out to catch a pass for a touch down . draft before the Eagles selected him. Tommy was an amazing man, that will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was an active parishioner at Our Lady of Fatima in Scarsdale. Rick was born on February 1, 1964 to parents, Thomas Dunny and Shirley Berean Baptist Church2843 Rex Road, Ellenwood GA 30294. At the time, he was No. Van Brocklin, who had been a brilliant passer with the Los Angeles Rams and was closing out his Hall of Fame career as an Eagle, tutored McDonald and his fellow receivers in the art of running pass patterns. He took the time after the signing to speak with me for more than an hour, as if he knew me all my life. 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. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of such good man! Tommy loved his familyhe loved footballand he loved this country! Sonny Jurgensen to Tommy McDonaldHE SCORESBILL CAMPBELL WOULD SAYI would put on my Eagles helmet go out in the backyard at half-time and I would always pretend I was himnever anyone elseI was a lil guy too5'5 100lbsbut if Tommy could do itso could I, I thoughtMy Daddies HERO alsoI been crying all day longsoooo SadIt sucks getting oldALL YOUR BOYHOOD HEROS DIE My high school football role model. She was born in Harnett County on Jan. 3, 1936, to 25 jersey, Mr. McDonald was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in 1988. He always seemed to come up with a clutch catch. To lose giants like Tommy, tears a little piece of our heart out. Messages run for up to one year and you Thomas E. "Porky" McDonald Died unexpectedly Friday March 25, 2022. Michael was a maintenance technician for Georgetown College and he enjoyed fishing, hunting and . Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Sorry for your loss he seemed like a nice man. He was a champion, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, and one of the most genuine individuals I have ever met. Thomas Richard McDonald, 87, of Springfield, passed away on October 30, 2022 at his residence. I wished I could have thanked him for giving the Eagles our first championship. Obituary For Ms. Linda Faye Oliver. May you be comforted knowing God promises to be close to the earth and truly cares for your family. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. It is so sad to hear about your loss. 1Pet 5:6,7. The son of the late Thomas F. and the late Marion Ward Cavanaugh , he was born October 2, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY. 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!! They lived in Atoka and Madill from 1992 to 2012 before moving to Durant. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He caught 13 touchdown passes, averaging 20.5 yards per reception, in the 1960 regular season. Services provided by Smith Funeral Home of Broadway. 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. Anyone can read what you share. 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. Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Sign the Guest Book. Norton Funeral Home and Crematory are honored to be of service to the McDonald family. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. THOMAS MCDONALD OBITUARY PALMER TOWNSHIP Thomas P. McDonald, 81, of Palmer Twp., PA, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022. A committal service will occur Friday, May 27, 2022 from 12:30 PM to 12:45 PM at Calverton National Cemetery, 210 Princeton Boulevard, Calverton, NY 11792. A visitation for Thomas will be held Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Edwin L. Bennett Funeral Homes, 824 Scarsdale Ave, Scarsdale, NY 10583. "He'd say, `This little guy is my guy.' His book, "They Pay Me to Catch Footballs", was one of my favorites when I was a child. OBITUARY Tommy McDonald October 29, 1968 - May 26, 2017. Interment in the Cedar Grove Cemetery will be private. May the Lord pour out His Peace and Comfort on you in your time of bereavement. He also had relatively small hands and had lost the tip of his left thumb in a motorbike accident as a teenager. Loved . Thanks for the privilege of watching you play. He had a genuine love for this team, for the Philadelphia community, for the fans, and of course his family. Online condolences atwww.evansfuneralhomeinc.com. Born November 2, 1932, in Rockford, Illinois the son of Patrick McDonald and Faye Mur . Tommy was born in Guin, Ala to Alton & Mable McDonald. Age 60, Halifax, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2023 in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Once stayed in 2 more down just to show he didn't have a separated shoulder. 4 in yards, No. He enjoyed watching Notre Dame football, talking walks, going to the track with his old friends from Brooklyn, searching for sales on Maxwell House Coffee (Columbian only), and having lengthy political debates with his commie liberal daughter. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. MacDONALD, Janice 'Jan' November 24, 1939 - February 23, 2023 . Tomme married Shirley Siedentop on December 30, 1966 in Bradley, Illinois. We cherish our memories with Tomme, Shirley and their two children when they lived a short distance from us during their time in Henryetta. View Thomas John McDonald's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook. He was predeceased by : his parents, Nathan A. McDonald and Della Carroll McDonald. Casa Julia. Guest Services has set up a pre-game buffet for organized groups across the street at the baseball stadium's club suites. Our dear friends Tommy & Patty are truly missed. "God only gave that kind of energy to one person," he once said. 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. R.I.P. Mr. McDonald was a very nice man. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Lit a candle in memory of Tomme Wayne McDonald. Soon we will see our loved ones again. Obituaries Thomas D. McDonald, III December 24th, 2020 Thomas D. McDonald, III, 41, of Upper Chichester passed away on Monday, December 21 st . Asked in a 2012 interview with Bleacher Report what his strengths were as a player, McDonald said: Good instincts and good hands. 2 in touchdowns among receivers, No. McDonald was 84 years old. I always admired Tommy McDonald's grit and talent. Tommy MacDonald is an internationally acclaimed television personality and world-class woodworker. May the God of comfort, do just that at this time. Tommy L. McDonald, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. She was dear sister of Margaret (Robert) Bonney, and the late Thomas Brown and Paul Brown. He graduated from North Quincy High School . in memory of Mr. Tommy Gene McDonald, please visit our floral store. 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. Hall of Famer Chuck Bednarik died in 2015 at 89, Hall of Famer Steve Van Buren died in 2012 at 91, Hall of Famer Pete Pihos in 2011 at 87 and Al Wistert, a five-time Pro Bowl lineman from the 1940s who should be in the Hall of Fame, died in 2016 at 95. In the year 2005, our group of Raiders fans traveled to Philadelphia to watch the Raiders play the Eagles. 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. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord. Obituary & Service Tomme Wayne McDonald, 75, passed away on Friday, No. Mr. Noonan was born in Boston to Thomas and Helen (Procida) Noonan Sr. During his three years of varsity play at Oklahoma, the Sooners never lost a game. McDonald, Sr., in Bryan, Texas, where he grew up and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1958. McDonald was the Eagles third-round draft pick out of Oklahoma in 1957 and in seven seasons with the Eagles, he caught 287 passes for 5,499 yards and 66 touchdowns. William was raised in the Linwood section of Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School . I stayed healthy. He figures any play that doesnt go for a touchdown is a failure, Wilkinson told The Daily Oklahoman. In high school, he set state scoring records in football and basketball. He was such a character. dynasty. But none of that was a sufficient outlet for the enthusiasm that bubbled inside. When I think of how I became a pro football fan as a youth, I think of the legendary Tommy McDonald. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Our prayers go out to you. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. William A. Pollman, age 86, of Merrimac, formerly a longtime Wakefield resident, died Tuesday, February 21 at the Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Haverhill. Six grandchildren, Trevor McDonald, Kaira McDonald, Larissa McDonald, Taylor Robinson, Kaleb Robinson, and Megan Pontsler. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Who wins 5 gold medals?. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. I know how difficult and hard is to deal with the loss of a loved one. 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. He was a true gentleman. Tommy was born on October 29, 1968 to parents William Edgar McDonald and Roxy Geraldine Nicar and entered into eternal rest on May 26, 2017 at the age of 48. . God made hope for the dead possible by sending his Son to die for us . Mr. GOD REST YOU SOUL MY AWESOME AND AMAZING FRIEND!!!!!! Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. I know he will be missed. "This is it," Mr. McDonald said to himself. Bond: $6,000. His father is my grandmother Leta's brother. Heaven is now a brighter placeOklahoma loves you. Retirement was difficult for the hyperactive ex-football star. Thomas (Tom) McDonald died on May 21, 2022 at the age of 86. All Rights Reserved. We talked about his football career and he preached little God to me. Tom was born in Long Island City, Queens, and had lived in Irvington since 1972. Never showed he was hurt ,would bounce up after getting plowed. "Tommy McDonald lived life like he playedthe game of football," Baker said. Heaven is a happier place today.". But he was also among the toughest. Guillaume Scheer - Les Plaisirs Gourmands. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one. Richard 'Rick' Alan Dunny, 59, of Payson, Arizona, passed away February 18, 2023 after suffering cardiac arrest. "I was the only one who knew what he was planning to do. Bud Wilkinson, the Oklahoma coach, took a chance on McDonald and installed him at halfback. He grew up farming and later a full career in oil & gas exploration. The family will receive friends at the graveside, those attending should wear protective masks and maintain safe social distancing due to the COVID19 outbreak. 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