Thomas Debs “Mac” McIntyre, a resident of Taft, Texas for more than 40 years, passed away peacefully August 29, 2010 with family by his side. He was 76.
Mac was born in Victoria, Texas to John and Madeline Cheek McIntyre on June 4, 1934. He was a proud veteran who served his country in the United States Navy. Mac was a refinery worker formerly employed with Coastal States Refinery for 31 years.
Survivors include his wife Josie Suarez McIntyre of Taft, TX; a son Michael Blankenship of San Antonio, TX; seven daughters: Kelly McIntyre (Raymond) Cavazos of Victoria, TX, Kimberly McIntyre Hensley of Victoria, Texas, Lauri McIntyre (Ryan) Pipkin of Pace, FL, Diana Blankenship of Angleton, TX, Christina Blankenship Carreon of Dallas, TX, Melissa Blankenship Hardeman of Dallas, TX and Mary Blankenship Morrison of Leander, TX; two sisters: Madeline (Charles) Slack of Wisconsin and Peg Kern of Nacogdoches, TX; 20 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Mac is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, John Henry McIntyre and Jim McIntyre; and his first wife; Virgie Jennings McIntyre.

Visitation will begin Thursday, September 2, 2010, 10:00 AM at Resthaven Funeral Home, Sinton, Texas. A rosary will be held the same evening, 7:00 PM, at the funeral home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, September 3, 2010, 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Church in Taft, Texas with Father Francisco Lopez as celebrant. Burial will follow at Taft Memorial Park Cemetery in Taft, Texas. Pallbearers will be Robert Duenes, Ralph Hinojosa, Rick Wyloff, Dave Park, Rudy Molina, Bill Norris and Paul Blanco.

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