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Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Ralph Hayden Toole, age 83, of Owenton, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Thompson-Hood Veteran's Center in Wilmore, KY. Born June 15, 1939, in Owen County, he was the son of the late James Paul and Anna Catherine Sharon Toole and was preceded in death by his siblings, Thomas Toole, James Lewis Toole, Virginia Joseph, and . I missed only three games in my career. Only 5'9' tall, the. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Tommy McDonald to show support. OBITUARY Tommy McDonald October 29, 1968 - May 26, 2017. He was a hard worker and instilled those values in his children. McDonald was 84 years old. God bless his family. He grew up farming and later a full career in oil & gas exploration. He worked for Hassell Free Plumbing as a plumber, for over 27 years. Medium Dish Garden was purchased for the family of Tomme Wayne McDonald. Our condolences to the family. There are so many good memories of singing to his guitar playing and just being around the two of them. 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. He signed a Promo Photo that have, To Frank and his name. 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. When NFL Films ranked pro football's all-time tough guys, the ex-Eagles receiver was No. 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. 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. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Son of deceased parents William "The Chief" McDonald & Marie. 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. draft before the Eagles selected him. 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. To send flowers One NFL Hall of Famer who really loved football,the Hall ,the parade (most entertaining one we ever watched). The joy of watching that Oklahoma Sooner was something to behold. 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. He was born on February 4, 1935 in Springfield to Harry McDonald and Eugenie Lomprez. I was always such a fan. With a sad heart I send out prayers to all of his family and for his memory. "Being a running back helped me tremendously," he once said of the transition. RIP. We cherish our memories with Tomme, Shirley and their two children when they lived a short distance from us during their time in Henryetta. May it bring you comfort in knowing that thinking of the fond and happy times will keep him alive in your hearts and memory. Thomas M. McDonald of Bonita Springs passed away peacefully on May 11, 2022 in his home with his wife at his side. Thomas was born in Brooklyn, NY to Margaret (Jennings) and Thomas. They loved him unconditionally. Meet him at hof induction about 10 years ago what an awesome person.. 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. You never were afraid to take a hit. 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. Psalms 29:11. May the Lord pour out His Peace and Comfort on you in your time of bereavement. TOMMY brought the joy to millions of Eagles fans on the field again and again! I also loved playing golf with my Uncle Tom. May the God of comfort be with the family at this difficult time. McDonald in 1962 during his years with the Eagles. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. He had a genuine love for this team, for the Philadelphia community, for the fans, and of course his family. "Tommy doesn't have to run a pass pattern against a defensive back," Van Brocklin said. Sorry for your loss. He loved wake boarding and snow boarding; which he was an instructor for. Hit as he reached the end zone, he slid into a snow bank and was hoisted to his feet by dozens of delirious fans. He was born on February 4, 1935 in Springfield to Harry McDonald and Eugenie Lomprez. He was known for his field success, but I know as a family man he was known for more than that. One of my 3 most favorite players when I was a child in the 60's. His father is my grandmother Leta's brother. He was a champion, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, and one of the most genuine individuals I have ever met. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. For all his achievements, McDonald knew his limitations. The Tommy Thompson Trail trestle, damaged by a fire in August 2022, is now back open. 7:1 A good name is better than good oil, and the day of death is better than the day of birth. May you feel comforted by the many memories of joyful times together. August 27, 2021 With speed, enthusiasm and a unique style besides spurning a face mask for much of his career, he always played in short sleeves Mr. McDonald was the favorite of Franklin Field's sellout crowds. After general manager Joe Kuharich infuriated this city's fans by trading him in 1964, he played in Dallas, Los Angeles, Cleveland and Atlanta. He had a combined 33 touchdowns as a junior and senior. "For four months, I tried as hard as I could to say, 'Tommy, you don't want to do this. During his three years of varsity play at Oklahoma, the Sooners never lost a game. Sir I can tell you no matter where you were and whoever you were with Tom. Mr. Young was born in New Hanover County on December 14, 1942, son of the late Thomas Jefferson Young, Sr. and Emma Rabon Young. Retirement was difficult for the hyperactive ex-football star. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. He was 84. Condolences to Tommys family and friends. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. TOMMY WAS A GREAT MAN AND A FRIEND TO ALL WHO KNEW FROM ROY.N.M.---IN HIS BOOK " THEY PAY ME TO CATCH FOOTBALLS" HE HAD A LOT ABOUT GROWING UP IN ROY--MY BROTHERS WERE ON THE SAME TEAMS IN ROY--I REMEMBER HIM STAYING THE NIGHT AT THE RANCH AT MILLS--RIP TOMMY-- YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED IN ROY--, Eccl. Van Brocklin said he frequently had to shut him up in huddles. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. championship, died on Monday in. Rick was born on February 1, 1964 to parents, Thomas Dunny and Shirley He was born on Jan. 19, 1942. The family will greet friends from 11:30am until the time of service Monday at Bisch and Son. Guillaume Scheer - Les Plaisirs Gourmands. His smile and humour was contagious. Admin. In later years he enjoyed watching old western, football & wrestling. 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. 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. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. My sincerest condolences to the McDonald family. 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. We will fill the time spent waiting by cultivating a close relationship with God and doing works that demonstrate our faith. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. McDonald, who had lived in King of Prussia, Pa., with his wife, Patricia (Gallagher) McDonald, until her death on New Years Day this year, died at the home of his daughter Sheryl Capone. On 16 November 2015 in his 96th year. William A. Pollman, age 86, of Merrimac, formerly a longtime Wakefield resident, died Tuesday, February 21 at the Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Haverhill. Berean Baptist Church2843 Rex Road, Ellenwood GA 30294. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. He caught 13 touchdown passes, averaging 20.5 yards per reception, in the 1960 regular season. MacDONALD, Janice 'Jan' November 24, 1939 - February 23, 2023 . 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. Bianca and Thea, Aubrey, Camryn, Sofie and Jay, and great-great grandson Jason. Whichever way a tackler wants to take me is the way I am perfectly happy to go. I have a Kelley Green Eagles McDonald 25 football shirt that was made at the Linc. I remember Tommy from his great years at Oklahoma. 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.". May the God of comfort, do just that at this time. We are so blessed to have had both Tomme and Shirley in our lives, two amazing Christians theta will forever be in our hearts. "And that's Tommy McDonald.". I sure will miss you! "He was charismatic, passionate and had fun. Cody, a University of Alabama commit, recently led the Lady 'Cats to the . As an Eagles rookie, he sat until wide receiver Bill Stribling couldn't play in Week 9. Tom and I go back to 7th grade, and Shirley was one of my best friends. We were so honored to have a Hall of Famer in our family. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. McDonald, Sr., in Bryan, Texas, where he grew up and graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1958. I wanted Tommy to sign it along with a Cowboys hat. The Eagles traded McDonald to the Dallas Cowboys in 1964 for a kicker and two undistinguished linemen. After his honorable discharge, Thomas completed accounting courses and was employed as an accountant at J. Walter Thompson and Memorial Sloan Kettering where he retired in 2002 after over 25 years of service. "I earned Dad a nice piece of change that way," Mr. McDonald said. He loved his family, and stressed how important his family was to him, and how it should be for me. I am sorry for your loss. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. My thoughts and prayers are with Chris and the McDonald family. 399 Reviews Plobsheim, Strasbourg . By 1962, he was on Sports Illustrated's cover, touted as having "the best hands in pro football." Using a boom box for accompaniment, he joyfully danced, joked, screamed and careened around the stage. 25 jersey, Mr. McDonald was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame in 1988. May the God of Comfort provide the needed support and peace during this difficult time. Send Flowers. When he was in his teens, his family moved to Albuquerque, where his father was a licensed electrician. He is survived by his daughter Brooke McDonald of Rockwall, brothers; Charlie McDonald of Tool and Robert McDonald and wife Flora Belle of Palestine, sisters; Debbie Glaze and husband Donnie of Madisonville, TN and Sandra Hassell and husband David of Mabank, numerous nieces and nephews, other loving family members and many more friends. He also had relatively small hands and had lost the tip of his left thumb in a motorbike accident as a teenager. "If he gives me his best lick and doesn't cave me in, he gets a little discouraged. Seems that you had a wonderful life God bless you and God bless your family your talent and skills will be deeply missed. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this time of sadness. - love your Pegasus family. Tommy McDonald died Monday at the age of 84, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Kent & Linda Pharaoh. YOU ALWAYS STOOD TALL AMONG MEN ! I would like to express my deepest sympathies to the family for their loss of an athletic man and Hall of Famer. 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!! Write your message of sympathy today. My deepest condolences for your loss. His colorful life was immortalized in the play, Tommy and Me, written by Didinger, who first met McDonald as a kid attending Eagles training camp in Hershey in the 1950s. He would make people feel so much better about life and about themselves within moments of meeting him!! May the God of comfort be with you during this difficult time. He earned five Emmy Nominations and almost a dozen Telly Awards as the co-creator, co-executive producer, designer, builder and host of the series Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac, which ran for seven seasons on Public Television. He was an active parishioner at Our Lady of Fatima in Scarsdale. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. He had some of the most contagious and wonderful ENTHUSIASM of any person I have ever met!! I remember the wonderful times our families shared together growing up and the great fun he and my dad had together. 896 Reviews Schiltigheim, Strasbourg . My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He was 84. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Thomas J. McDonald in Akron, Ohio, born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 85, on March 23, 2022. Ways to honor Tommy McDonald's life and legacy. championship, died on Monday in Audubon, Pa. 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. On Oct. 4, 1959, one week after he'd broken his jaw and had it wired shut, Mr. McDonald caught touchdown passes of 33, 55 and 19 yards and scored on an 81-yard punt return in a 49-21 rout of the New York Giants. And he once showed up to a book signing in uniform. He served in the U.S. Army, and was employed as an Iron Worker with Local 40, past member of AOH . >>PHOTO GALLERY: Tommy McDonald through the years. 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. I met Tommy in 1968 after his career had ended. Once stayed in 2 more down just to show he didn't have a separated shoulder. Then I arrived in Philadelphia, where they had two Hall of Fame quarterbacks. But if I had to pick one guy to throw the ball to with the game on the line, Id pick McDonald, he was quoted as saying by Ray Didinger in The Eagles Encyclopedia (2005). His death. Tommy MacDonald is an internationally acclaimed television personality and world-class woodworker. In high school, he set state scoring records in football and basketball. He never missed a game or school event, and he spoiled with extra Christmas presents at the annual Poppop Christmas. 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. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. All Rights Reserved. He always seemed to come up with a clutch catch. Obituaries Thomas D. McDonald, III December 24th, 2020 Thomas D. McDonald, III, 41, of Upper Chichester passed away on Monday, December 21 st . 1:52 PHILADELPHIA (AP) Tommy McDonald, the small, speedy and sure-handed receiver who teamed with quarterback Norm Van Brocklin to help the Philadelphia Eagles win the 1960 NFL championship,. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. God made hope for the dead possible by sending his Son to die for us . 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. 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. Tommy was my Football hero. Charges: possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating motor vehicle without valid license. 111 Reviews Reichstett, Strasbourg . Godspeed Tommy, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. Linda Faye Oliver of Osceola, Arkansas was born August 12, 1954 in Nodena, Arkansas the daughter of Freeman Henry and Naomi Grice. Interment in the Cedar Grove Cemetery will be private. They settled in Yonkers, NY and joined Saint Barnabas Parish in the Woodlawn section of the Bronx. 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. 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