Thomas Dean McLelland
January 2, 1948 ~ September 14, 2012
Services for Thomas Dean McLelland are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday September 17, 2012 at First Baptist Church of Cason, with Bro. Scott Darby officiating. Mr. McLelland passed away September 14, 2012 in a Linden Hospital. Mr. McLelland was the recipient of two Purple Hearts. He served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ralph and Nan McLelland; brother, James McLelland. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann McLelland; son, Ty McLelland and wife Misty, Dirk McLelland and wife Monica; grandchildren: Baylor, Mackenzie and Josie; sisters: Judy Noska, Sherry Murphy; numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins and friends. The family wishes to thank special friends: Jerri Swedoski, Sam Burton and his best friend, Pete. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Pancreatic Association. Online condolences may be left to www.reeder-davis.com
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WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE HAVE KNOWN TOMMY FOR MANY YEARS AND GOT TO BE GOOD FRIENDS. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Marianne my prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.Tommy is someone I will never forget. Love,Charlotte & Brena Conley
Always enjoyed visiting Tommy and talking about fishing. Take care my friend!
You're in our prayers!
You are in our hearts and prayers.
With my deepest sympathies at this time of loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
So sorry to hear about your dad. But you have the joy of knowing where he is today, sitting with our Savior. Praying for you and family.
Tommy was truly just one of a kind and you always knew when he was around. Thoughts and hugs are with you, Mary Ann, and kids. He will be missed by many of us.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you today.May God bless each and everyone of you.Thomas will be missed but never forgotten he will always remain in our hearts.
We are so sorry for your great loss! I didn't know Tommy personally but know that he was very loved. We are praying for your family!
So very sorry for your loss you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
He will surely be missed. You are in our prayers.
Sorry for your loss he was a character
I will always remember him fishing down at my moms pond. Always lit up room when he came in. I will cherish my memories of Tommy. Earth will never be the same without him.
Mary Ann and family,I am so very sorry to hear that Tommy was gone. I can still hear him laugh. Many more fond memories.I pray for Gods comfort to you.
We Love Uncle Tommy so much. We are truly sorry we didn't get to spend more time with him. He was a kind, generous and intelligence mean wrapped in overalls. Victoria never got to go fishing him but boy did she want to!! All of our love to Aunt Mary, Dirk, Ty, Monica, misty and all dem babies!
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!
Hey handsome, I miss you more now than ever! I love you!
Ty, my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I miss our talks on your magical front porch. Me & Petey still howl for you tho! Rest in peace my friend.
Our deepest sympathies. God broke the mold when he made Tommy. He will be missed
GenerosityThe first cold snap we had I dug out blankets for Me, Sammy & Sugar. It occurred to me as we all laid snuggled up enjoying the warmth that both blankets had been gifts from Tommy & Maryann. The first is a beautiful blue with a motorcycle rider. The second, my favorite, is a deep blue with a very colorful peace sign. After my divorce he loaned me his truck as he got sicker & could not drive, telling me that it needed to be used. I have been so blessed that Tommy & Maryann took me into their hearts & home, the kid sister of Jerrie, Maryann's best friend. Their generosity is legendary in these parts, always giving freely. Tommy once told me that he had been blessed & he firmly believed it was so he could share. He always made me laugh, even when I was determined not to. My first funny memory is Arnold's restaurant where I was a waitress & they came in every AM for coffee. He always wore overalls & they were always twisted. I came up behind him & reached around & unsnapped it to fix him up when he said, " My wife is right here!" My face turned beet red & Maryann just grinned & said, "That's my Tommy." Indeed it was, always going for a laugh & always succeeding. I know this is long but there is no way you can sum Tommy up in a few words. He was a Purple Heart recipient who loved his country & God. His family was always his priority. He talked endlessly about his 2 sons, always with great pride. As their families grew so did his pride & stories. Always with the stories. He is greatly missed by all. God is enjoying the stories & 42 games now.
Mary Ann, please accept mine & Ron's sympathy in the loss of your sweetheart. we did not know until much after his passing as i was with my mom during her final days during that time. we both have suffered a devastating loss. i can only hope that God has you lifted up as He has lifted us til we can stand on our own.
Love you! I miss you so much!
Not a minute goes by without you in my thoughts. Miss you so much.
It has been 7 months since you have been gone. Love you!
Tommy was a very loyal patron of the Daingerfield Public Library. I miss his visits.
Love & Miss You!
Sure miss your smiling face dear friend.
I miss you so very much! Love you forever!
We miss him so much!
Hard to believe it hasn't even been a year since we lost you. I miss you and love you but at least now when I talk about you, I can smile and laugh. Baylor talks about you all the time.
When we were youngForgive me for calling him Thomas, but when we were growing up Tommy was Tommy Sibley, and when Mr Turrintine would holler at Thomas that's what we called him. Some times Mr Turrintine would throw a coke bottle at him and you know what Thomas would quit studdering for a while. But this is not my story this time. It was football season coming up and we were all in the sixth grade. You couldn't weigh more than 115 lbs the start the year, Any how when we all got there that morning to weigh in Thomas was a little worried. Tommy Sibley went first and came in a 110 lbs, I went second and came in at 112 lbs. We looked around for Thomas and he was outside running around the community center, when he came in he took off all his clothes down to his underwear. Jumped on the scales and hit on 115 lbs. He said thanks a lot see ya later and we never had to worry about our weight any more, I guess most who knew him could tell that and if you knew me you could tell I caught and passed him in the weight department. He was a true friend.
Miss you alo!! You always had those funny lines. Enjoyed all the times I stayed with ya when I was young. You are why love is forever and ever amen!!!!!!!
Mary Ann…..we are shocked! We just heard today that Tommy passed away just a couple of days shy of a year ago! We are so sorry to hear this, and know that you and your boys miss him very much. Just sad that we lost touch thru the years, and never got together like we talked about doing the last time we talked a few years ago. Please send me an email or give me a call when you can. I will also try to contact you. Love, Sondra and Dennis