Born March 15, 1923, in Saulsbury TN. Edmon passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 10, 2022, at the age of 99. He grew up in the Saulsbury area and then moved to Covington, TN where he met and married the love of his life, Murrel Patrick, and they raised eight children.
One of the Greatest Generation, Edmon served his country in World War II, stationed in Los Alamos, New Mexico where the atomic bomb was developed. One of his prized possessions was a letter from Oppenheimer himself thanking him for his service.
Edmon (Mac) retired from East Texas Motor Freight in the late 1970’s, but he insisted on doing various jobs until the age of 92. A music lover, he played the fiddle and harmonica at various functions, often at nursing homes, entertaining most of the residents who were younger than he.
Edmon was a Godly man who loved the Lord and his family. A longtime member of Merton Ave. Baptist church where he served as deacon and taught Sunday School, he became an active member and deacon at Brunswick Baptist Church when the family moved to the Bartlett area. His love for his church was matched only by his love for his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his six daughters: Carolyn Little, Patsy Rhodes, Martha “Mot” (Jerry) Hankins, Joan Channell, Sandra Hunsucker, Sheila (Rey) Bermudez; daughter-in-law, Jennie McCommon; and a host of grand, great grand, and great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 79 years and 10 months, Murrel; two sons, Eddie McCommon and Mike McCommon; two grandsons, Mark Wade and Clay McKinney; and one great grandson, Bubba Wade.
The family would like to acknowledge two very special people, Doretha Woods, and Regina Allen, who took such good care of both mother and daddy. Our sincerest and heartfelt thank you. Also, a huge thank you to daughter, Sandra Hunsucker. who has spent the last few years selflessly taking care of our parents. Our family is forever grateful.
The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00pm with a celebration of Edmon’s life at 2:00pm on Friday, May 13th, at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in Edmon’s name may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital or Memphis Union Mission.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the MCCOMMON family.
