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McCullough, Thomas Scott 1950-2012

MCCULLOUGH, PURDY, FERGUSON, DEEVER, COOPER, MEIER

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Date: 4/2/2021 at 10:06:20

Thomas Scott McCullough
May 12, 1950 - February 12, 2012
Born in Des Moines, Iowa
Resided in Des Moines, IA

Thomas Scott McCullough, 61, of Pleasant Hill, passed away after a long illness to his eternal home with his precious Lord and Savior Sunday night, February 12, at Bright Kavanagh House surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 16, at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th St. SW, Altoona.

Tom was born May 12, 1950, in Des Moines, to Ernie and Gertie (Purdy) McCullough. He grew up in Avon until age 9, when the family moved to Des Moines. Tom graduated from Lincoln High School and attended Faith Baptist Bible College. He married the love of his life, Lorinda Ferguson, on May 16, 1970. They were married for 41 years. He retired from Norwest Card Services in 1996.

Tom spent many years coaching various sports with youth. He especially loved coaching his son Andy's teams. He refereed basketball and umpired baseball games for many years, as well. He loved people and never knew a stranger. His greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, Kailey and Jesse.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lorinda; his children, Laura (B.J.) Deever and Andrew McCullough; his grandchildren, Kailey and Jesse Deever; his sisters, Jane (Don) Cooper and Sue (Rick) Meier; and several nephews and nieces. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Ernie and Gertie McCullough, and his parents-in-law, Myron and Helen Ferguson.

The family would like to thank Dr. Peacock, Dr. Ben Collins, Sue McIntosh, RN, the staff at Mercy Hospital, and everyone at Bright Kavanagh House for their excellent care of Tom.

Memorials may be directed to Crossway Community Church, 608 8th Street SW, Altoona.

Service
Lutheran Church of the Cross
1701 8th Street, S.W.
Altoona, IA US
Thursday, February 16, 2012
10:30 AM ~ The Des Moines (IA) Register 14 Feb 2012.


 

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