Thomas Joseph McLain

Thomas Joseph McLain 92, a long-time resident of Montgomery, died peacefully at home on May 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucius McLain and Pearl Nelson, a sister Helen McLendon, grandson Luke Woodard and great grandson Bryson Barron. He was survived by his beloved wife of 71 years Flora McLain; daughter Linda English, sons Thomas McLain (Vonda) and Michael McLain (Lisa), (10) grandchildren, (11) great grandchildren and various nieces and nephews. T.J. was born July 10, 1929, in Richmond, Virginia. He served with the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Charles S. Sperry prior to starting a 19-year career with the Montgomery Police Department. He retired as a Captain with the police department in 1983 and continued with his construction company, which had operated in Montgomery for 58 years. As a member of Catoma Baptist Church, T.J. served as a Deacon for 15 years.

A visitation for Thomas will be held Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Leak Memory Chapel, 945 Lincoln Road, Montgomery, AL 36109. A graveside service will occur Friday, May 27, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Montgomery Memorial Cemetery, 3001 Simmons Drive, Montgomery, AL 36108.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Leak-MC.com for the McLain family.