Thomas G. McNamara

Died Sunday morning, December 20, 2009 at his home following a short illness. Thomas was born in Detroit, MI on December 7, 1939 to Glenn and Alberta G. (Beadle) McNamara. He was a graduate of Howe Military School and attended college. Thomas was an Owner and Operator of G & A Truck Line, Commercial Leasing, Farmer and last with VRT, all of White Pigeon. TO-MA-GL-PA Horse Ranch specializing in Quarter Horses. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed his grandchildren, snowmobiling, camping and traveling to Florida. He was a three time National Champion in hydroplane boat racing. Thomas is survived by three sons Glenn (Joani) McNamara, Patrick (Shelle) McNamara, Marc (Michelle) McNamara all of White Pigeon; nine grandchildren Myste Kehoe, Eric Hill, Mitchell, Matthue, Melissa, Michael, Cassandra, Thomas James and Megan McNamara; special friends Reggie and Vicki Platz and Steve and Nancy Rank. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 2:00 PM, at Farrand Funeral Home, White Pigeon, MI, Rev. Wilbur Brandli officiating. Entombment will be in the McNamara Family Mausoleum in White Pigeon Township Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Farrand Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to West Michigan Cancer Center or Three Rivers Hospice, envelopes are available at the Funeral Home.