Tom "Mac" McMahon

Tom "Mac" McMahon obituary, Nashville, TN

Tom "Mac" McMahon

Tom McMahon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Woodbine Funeral Home - Hickory Chapel on Jul. 14, 2025.

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Tom "Mac" McMahon – Age 90 of Brentwood, TN. July 12, 2025. Preceded in death by wife, Betty McMahon. Mac, as he was affectionately known, was a huge U.T. fan. He loved U.T. football. For over 30 years, he worked for the State of Tennessee Department of Education in accounting. He and his late wife, Betty, were longtime members of Woodson Chapel Church of Christ. Tom will be missed by family and friends.
Survived by children, Kelly (Todd) Sullivan, Denise (Jim) Bradshaw, Lee (Jan) Binkley, Scott McMahon, Tim McMahon and Kay (Morris) Dalton; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Carolyn (Keith) Kennedy; special niece, Susan (Dee) Berry; and Little Bit McMahon.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (visitation 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) at Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel, 5852 Nolensville Road. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers.

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