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Thomas McCarroll Obituary

McCarroll, Thomas 55, of Chicago, passed away on March 12, 2009 at Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital, beloved husband of Tuneeann (nee Lindsay), beloved son of Wiley McCarroll, father of Adrienne Wakefield and Ellis Tino (Altomise) Smith, brother of Lawrence (Judy) McCarroll and Debra McCarroll, grandfather of 10 and a host of special family and friends. Freelance writer for publications, such as, Chicago Journal, Chicago Defender, the New York Times, as well as, Reader's Digest, Travel & Leisure, Black Enterprise, and Businessweek. For over a decade, he was an acclaimed journalist for Time Magazine. Memorial service: Friday, first day of spring, March 20, 2009. Location: Taylor Funeral Home, 63 East 79th St., Chicago, IL 60619 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20, 2009.

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Janet Henderson

April 4, 2021

You were a good friend and classmate. I will miss you.

Bridget Metcalf-Benford

March 13, 2021

You will always be remembered.

Bridget Benford

March 27, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the family of Thomas McCarroll. You will truly be missed. Love Bridget and B.J.

Cynthia McCarroll

March 19, 2009

I will miss you always. Your favorite cousin, Cynthia!

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