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THOMAS McINTYRE Obituary
WEAVERVILLE - Thomas K. McIntyre, age 76, of Weaverville, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011.
Born in Chesnee, South Carolina, he graduated from Wofford College with a degree in Education and Psychology. He signed a professional baseball contract as a pitcher with the then-New York Giants in 1956 and played in their minor-league organization in Danville, Va., before joining the Army. He served at Ft. Bliss, Texas, for two years and in the Reserves for five years. Upon honorable discharge, he became the athletic director and head coach at Boiling Springs High School in Boiling Springs, SC (1958-1974). In 1974, he became the athletic director and head football coach at Hillcrest High School in Dalzell, SC (1974-1988), winning the 1985 4A Division 2 State Championship in football. Among the honors he received during his career were selection as the SC Football Coach of the Year in 1985, assistant and then head coach of SC Shrine Bowl teams (1981, 1987), the Wofford College Athletic Hall of Fame (1990), and the SC Order of the Silver Crescent (2000). He retired from SC in 1988, then became athletic director and head football coach at North Buncombe High School in Weaverville (1988-1998). He loved being a teacher and coach and being involved in the lives of so many young people. He enjoyed being around people and always had a funny story to share.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jacqueline Bates McIntyre of Weaverville; three children, Thomas K. McIntyre, Jr., of Hampton, Va., C. Edwin McIntyre of Cary, and Nancy E. McIntyre of Lubbock, Texas; four grandchildren, Christy Pellicer, Scott McIntyre, Sarah Tuttle, and Edwin Tyler McIntyre; and three great-grandchildren, Tyler Scott McIntyre, Makayla Powers, and Jude Pellicer.
His graveside service will be held at 12:30 PM, Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, SC.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Friday, June 10, at West Funeral Home. There will also be a visitation from 11-12 Noon on Saturday at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, Spartanburg.
Condolences may be offered to the family under Mr. McIntyre's obituary at www.WestFamilyFuneralServices.com.
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Delise Childress
June 21, 2011
My sincere condolences to you all. Tom was an important member of our community. His leadership touched many lives. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will check in soon with Jackie.
Virginia Ray
June 11, 2011
My sincere sympathy to all of you. He was a fine man and he had a fine family.
Press Floyd
June 11, 2011
Jackie, Tom, Edwin and Nancy. I am truly sorry to hear about the Coaches passing. He was a VERY Special person to me and still continues to this day and as always, to have a place in my heart.
I feel truly blessed to know that I had and opportunity to be in a small portion of his life. He was a huge influence on me and alot of people, as he was also able to keep young growing adults on a better path in thier lives.
He is a TRUE Champion!
My thoughts and prayer's are with you.
Roy Seay
June 11, 2011
To the McIntyre family, He was a man among men. Coach, a term that carries such respect among the players, parents, and fans. Your Husband, Father, and Grandfather brought out great actions to help mold boys and girls into adults. I only played under Coach McIntyre for two seasons, but I learned so much during that time. I remember alot of tears when your family left Boiling Springs from almost everyone. Coach McIntyre is and ever will be a man remembered, respected, and loved.
Paul Garifalon
June 11, 2011
Please except our sincere condolences from the Garifalon Family. You don't really know how much of an inspritation someone has on your life until you get a little older in life. I know Coach Mac inspired my brother Tim to coach High School football and baseball. I now have been officiating High School baseball and volleyball for over tens. Thank you Coach Mac, you will be missed.
Hank Mason
June 10, 2011
I have only fond memories of Coach McIntyre, he was such an inspritation to so many of us at Boiling Springs High (class of 1976) He is the reason I became an athletic trainer as my life vocation. I will never be able to thank him enough. I want to express my condolences for your loss, Hank Mason
June 10, 2011
Please accept our sincere condolences on the death of Coach Mcintyre. We never had the opportunity to meet Coach but we count son Tom as friend and family and grandaughter Christy is our daughter-in-law. As a coach and mentor I'm sure that Tom would ask for no laurels but simply to believe he played as hard as he could and never let the good Lord down. May he rest in God's eternal peace. Don and Theresa Pellicer
Jill Edwards-Barron
June 10, 2011
Jackie, So sorry to hear about Coach...he was a good man. I have so many fond memories of you, Coach, my mom Nellie and me at your house...thank you for so many great memories.....He has helped so many people and so many people loved him. I am so glad we came up there last year and brought him some Boiling Springs spring and sand water. Rest in peace Coach..you will be missed!
Joe Sessoms
June 10, 2011
Coach McIntyre Family:
It was truly my honor to have known Coach Tommy McIntyre since the mid 60's. He was truly a good friend.
I had the great pleasure to voice his last game as a football coach in South Carolina on the Shrine Bowl Radio Network. At that time he was Head Coach of Hillcrest Dalzell and was selected to be the Head Coach of the South Carolina Sandlappers Squad in the 50th annual Shrine Bowl of the Carolina’s football game played at that time at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Charlotte.
He was truly an outstanding football coach and educator in North and South Carolina throughout his career. He certainly touched the lives of thousands of student athletes.
He will be missed.
May God keep each member of his family and those lives he touched firmly in the palm of his hand, during this most stressful time.
Joe
Public Relations Chair
Shrine Bowl of the Carolina's
Robbin Pace
June 10, 2011
I have only fond memories of Coach McIntyre, he was such an inspritation to so many of us at Boiling Springs High (class of 1972)...I also had the pleasure of being a neighbor of the McIntyres...Mrs McIntyrem I have such great memories of you and my Mom..planning the Fall Festival at the elementary school and picking pears from the tree in your back yard...May all of your great memories of Coach help fill the loss of his passing.Praying for Gods peace and love to be with each one of you during this most difficult time.
Robbin Pace
kenneth hamilton
June 9, 2011
Dear Jackie--
So sorry to hear about Tom. Unfortuntely we had pretty much lost contact with the two of you since you moved to NC and sold the place in Dalzell. So glad you put the notice in the Columbia paper so that we could spread the word to his many friends in Sumter and Dalzell. We appreciate all he did for his Hillcrest teams, but most of all not for the kind of coach he was, but for the kind of man he was and for the kind of mentor he was to the boys. I know you were right there by his side doing your part; if anyone doubts it, all they need do is be reminded of the year you kept Matt Mills in your home (when his father was transferred) so that he could play for Tom his senior year.
Much sympathy,
Kenneth Hamilton
Elaine Duncan-Goodwin
June 9, 2011
On behalf of the Boiling Springs High School Class of 1968 - our sympathy is extended to the family of Coach McIntyre.
June 9, 2011
My condolences to Coach's wife and family at this sad time. Coach McIntyre taught his students to excel--being "sort of good" wasn't enough, he taught us that we could always be better than good with just a little more work.
. Brenda Olive, Boiling Springs, '60- Dallas, TX
andy silver
June 9, 2011
Coach Mac! not only did he teach me about playing sports at north buncombe, he taught me about being a man. I'll never forget when he was my drivers ed instructor. one time he had me pull over on the side of the highway all of the sudden. he jumped out of the car a ran up the hill next to us. I didn't know what was going on! he quickly got back in holding a hand full of flowers and said "my wife will like these" with a big ole grin....
i have been so blessed to of had so many influential people in my life, Coach Mac is a favorite
Kathy Martin
June 9, 2011
Coach Mac was an unforgettable member of Hillcrest High School during the years I was there (1974-1978), and he had a positive impact on many lives. I am very greatful I had an opportunity to know him. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Gloria Fowler
June 9, 2011
Condolences to the family.
Joe Watson, Sr.
June 9, 2011
I was truly sadden to hear of coaches death. I've known coach for 48 years since I was in the 7th grade, playing football and baseball for him at Boiling Springs. He gave me the opportunity to coach with him at Hillcrest Dalzell winning the 4A State Championship in 1985. He was and still is father figure to me. I will miss him greatly, he is the reason I'm in coaching today. May God Bless Mrs. Mac, Nancy, Edwin,and Tom. I truly love each one of you.
Joe Watson, Sr. President
South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association
Randy Palmer
June 9, 2011
A good neighbor,and a gentleman.Condolences to the family.When he was the coach at Boiling Springs we lived just a few doors from the McIntyre family. He will be missed.
Linda Hightower
June 9, 2011
A truly Beloved person. Coach will be missed by many. He was a true leader of the community, and truly cared for all the children he came in contact with. A wonderful person. May God be with the family in this time.
Joe Watson, Sr.
June 9, 2011
I am deeply sadden by coaches death. I've known coach for 48 years since I was in the 7th. grade having played both football and baseball for him at Boiling Springs. I had the great opportunity of coaching with coach at Hillcrest ( D ) winning that 4A State Championship. Coach is the very reason I'm in coaching today. He was and is truly a father figure to me. God Bless Mrs. Mac , Nancy, Tom, and Edwin. I love all of you.
Joe Watson, Sr. President
South Caroilna Athletic Coaches Association
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