Thomas Ray McNamara

Thomas Ray “Tommy” McNamara – age 77; a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi and a resident of Mobile, Alabama died Saturday, August 3, 2024 at a local hospice facility. Mr. McNamara was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.

Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Sherilyn McNamara. He is survived by two sons, Michael (Kathy) McNamara of Mobile, Alabama and William Joseph (Darice) McNamara of Newton, Alabama; five grandchildren, Daniel (Sofie) McNamara, Marissa (Alex) Smith, Meghan McNamara, Liam McNamara, and Joey McNamara; four great-grandchildren, Dean McNamara (Sofie and Daniel), Samuel McNamara (Sofie and Daniel) Evangeline Smith and Aurora Smith (Marissa and Alex); four sisters, Sue Fowler of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Mary Carol McNamara and Barbara McNamara of Jefferson, Louisiana, and Deborah McNamara of Medford, Oregon; one brother, Albert L. McNamara; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Tommy’s life motto – “May those who love us, love us. And those that don’t love us, may God turn their hearts. And if He doesn’t turn their hearts, may He turn their ankles so we’ll know them by their limping.” – An Old Celtic Blessing.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Ascension Funeral Home, 1016 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, Alabama 36695. A private graveside service will be held at Springhill Memorial Gardens.