Thomas A. “Big Mac” McIntyre Jr., 64, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at his home.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 12 P.M. at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal with Reverend Doug Lowell officiating. Burial will follow at Panorama Memorial Gardens.
Big Mac was born on April 10, 1959 in Front Royal to the late Thomas Sr. and Mazie Henry McIntyre. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Shirley McIntyre Printz.
He retired from the Front Royal Police Department in 2009 and was a member of the Front Royal Sons of the American Legion and an honorary member of the Front Royal VFW.
Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Tammie M. McIntyre; two sons, Thomas A. “Little Mac” III (Crystal) and Kevin Lee McIntyre; sister, Janet McIntyre Hill and five grandchildren, Hunter Allen McIntyre, Mackenzie Nicole McIntyre, Logan Thomas McIntyre, Camden Lucas McIntyre and Jaisden Ray McIntyre.
Pallbearers will be Hunter McIntyre, Dave Lamb, Tom Ratigan, Dylan Hill, Kent Printz and Andrew Feldhauser.
Honorary pallbearers are Andrew Printz, Adam Printz, Ashton Prince, Ashlee Perry, Mackenzie McIntyre, Logan McIntyre, Kamden McIntyre, Jaisden McIntyre and Christopher Wigington. The honorary pallbearers are listed to honor Big Mac and are not required to assist with the services.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
I loved this guy he’s one of the best, so much fun when he worked at WMH. Years have gone by to fast. Praying for his family I know he will be missed. Go rest high on that mountain Mac.
So sorry to hear of Mac passing. My prayers for Tammie and other family members.
he was a wonderful caring person who always was there when you needed him and had a wonderful smile. He will be missed by the ones who had the privilege to know him .RIP!
Mac gave me my “work” nickname “Fluffy” the first week I was at FRPD. It stuck until I retired. Thanks Mac. Mac was Mac. Prayers of comfort to Tammy, “little” Mac and Kevin and all the family and friends of the one and only “Big Mac”. He was a Front Royal original.
Rest in Eternal Peace Dear Mac. I will never forget your kind heart and humor when I had my accident many years ago. Prayers for comfort and peace to your family, friends & police family. You will be missed greatly … 💙🙏💙
He was a great guy.always had me laughing my butt off.ive known big Mac for at least 25 yrs or more.he always had a joke n a smile.i will miss him.im sorry he is gone.an my Sympathies go out to his family.
Rest In Peace Mac. You were so protective of me when I started at the PD. You were always kind and looked after so many of the community. I always appreciated you. Prayers for Tammie and the family as they adjust to your loss. You were one of a kind.
My deepest sympathy and prayers to Tammy, Lil Mac , Kevin and family.
Many fond memories with time I got to spend with Mac and you all. I’ll always remember the great times I had with Mac on “D” shift. Rest in peace my dear friend.
Gonna miss my Freind an Neighbor.He was one if a kind funny .we had some good times together. RIP buddy not gonna be the same around here sad to say .Thks for all u did for us .God Bless u an Tammy an the Rest of the Family.
“Rest in peace” Mac…
Sorry we missed the book signing and service! Our hearts go out to your family, keeping family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.
Fly High Big Mac!!
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