Thomas "Thom" Royce McClarty, III

1954 - 2013

Thomas "Thom" Royce McClarty, III obituary, 1954-2013

BORN

1954

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Memphis Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens

3700 North Germantown Parkway

Bartlett, Tennessee

Thomas "Thom" McClarty, Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 1, 2013.

THOMAS "Thom" ROYCE McCLARTY III, 58, of Memphis, died Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Methodist Hospice. Visitation from 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 4 at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, Bartlett, TN. Mr. McClarty worked for Ilinois Central Railroad. He leaves his companion of 25 years, Connie Pickle; stepson, John Thomas Pickle of Memphis; one sister, Sherry McClarty of Bloomington, IL; two brothers, Steve (Barb) McClarty of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Richard (Claudia) McClarty of San Miquel, Mexico; father, Thomas Royce McClarty, Jr. of Cordova; niece, MeredithMcClarty, and nephew, Jacob Jolly. Memorials may be made to Methodist Hospice Residence, 6416 Quince, Memphis, TN. Online condolences may be made at www.memphisfuneralhome.net
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April 17, 2013

Gary Blaylock

Thoughts and Prayers to the McClarty family

April 12, 2013

My condolences to the McClarty family and friends of Tommy. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Tommy at Johnston Yard Illinois Central Railroad for several years. He always had a smile and had many railroad friends in Memphis.
H. Ray Wilson

April 5, 2013

Ray Catania

Steve,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother.

April 4, 2013

Adriane Powell

Sherry, Thinking about you and your family during this difficult time.

April 4, 2013

Hana Meskovic

My thoughts are with Connie and her family as well as Tom's family. Love you Connie!

April 4, 2013

Nancy Golden

Dear Connie,

Sonny and I send our deepest sympathy to you and the family for the loss of Tom. He had a tough fight and we will miss him.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers .

Love,
Nancy Golden

April 4, 2013

chris powers

God Bless you Thom, no more pain. You will be so missed, we all live you. God Bless Connie too

April 3, 2013

Sherri & John Payne

Sherry - Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. So glad I got to visit and spent time with Tommy, Connie and your Mom and Dad a couple of years ago. It was such a special week-end.

April 3, 2013

Mark and Cathy Greene

The photo gallery tells such a great story of Tommy and the important ones in his life. Our hearts are sad for Steve and all of those who loved and lost Tom..

April 3, 2013

Jane Baines

Sherry and family - our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

April 3, 2013

Ken Burgess

Very Saddened to hear this news. We were longtime friends. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family.

April 3, 2013

Jack and Laun Pearson

We send thoughts and prayers for comfort and for time to share joyful memories that ease your sorrow at this time.

April 3, 2013

Dean Robinson

Steve, may you and family find peace in prayers.

April 3, 2013

Marta Isla

My sincere condolences go out to Steve McClarty and his family for the loss of his beloved brother. May they find solace in knowing that he is in a better place. May he rest in peace.

April 3, 2013

Saunders Family

We are so sorry to hear of your loss, our prayers and thoughts are with Steve and the entire family and friends.

April 2, 2013

Damian Basile

Thomas is now in paradise and our prayers for the entire McClarty family may God help all the family through this sorrow.

April 2, 2013

Tommy was a high school friend. I have nothing but fond memories.

Rhonda Hall

April 2, 2013

Sandra Pfund

Thoughts & prayers for Connie and Tom's family! Tom is walking with the angels.

April 2, 2013

So very sorry to hear this sad news. I remember the awesome days of high school and what a star he was on the court. My thoughts are with you at your time of sorrow.

Cathy Dollahite

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