Thomas "Tataw" McDade, 65, of Malvern passed away on Friday, January 27 at his home.  He was born June 22, 1957, in Malvern, the son of the late John Thomas and Ruth Pearson McDade.  Thomas was a member of East Mill Church of Christ and the Pi Mu Alpha.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting and cooking.  Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Linda McDade.

Survivors, son, Mike Higdon of Bay City, Texas; daughters, Stephanie McKinley (Keith) of Benton and Rebecca Hogue (Kass) of Glen Rose; brother, Dewayne McDade (Marilyn) of Springdale; sister, Derenda Burns (Jay) of Gifford; step siblings, Ginger and Tony Owezarak, Perry and Brenda Scott and Debra Scott Couch; grandchildren, Joseph McKinley (Angel), Jacey King (Ryan), Andrew Tucker, Sabra Tucker, Austin Paul, Gunner Higdon (Katlyn), Tammy Johnson, Ricky Nooner (Tabby) and Patrick Nooner; great grandchildren, Kayden Welch, Kennedy Arzt, Shelby Nooner, Charlee Higdon, Nolan King, Norah King, Addie McKinley, Ashlyn McKinley and Rory McKinley and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 4 at 11:00am at Regency Funeral Home with Brother Jack Avaritt officiating.

Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home. You may sign the guestbook at regencyfuneralhome.com.