Thomas “Da Mick” McCue
Thomas “Da Mick” McCue, age 74, of Forest, passed away during the early morning hours of Sunday, August 16, 2026.
He was born to the late Thomas and Mary McCue on Nov. 28, 1951, in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Tom, a U.S. Navy veteran, grew up in the New York City borough of Queens, where he attended Bayside High School. At an early age, he developed a passion for watching and cheering on the New York Yankees. He attended many games at the original Yankee Stadium, or “The House that Ruth Built.”
His love and devotion to the Yankees carried on into adulthood, and it quickly became apparent to anyone he met as it was one of the first questions he asked: “You’re a Yankees fan, right?” The man collected baseball cards and autographs — his collection resembling a small museum.
He loved everything about the game — playing, spectating and even serving as a pundit for a local radio station. In his younger years, he played on several softball teams in Danbury, CT, where he earned several batting titles. He then coached youth leagues in Radford for baseball and basketball, where his style was to focus on learning skills through having fun (sometimes to the dismay of those only focused on winning).
With a booming voice and a commanding personality, it’s not surprising to learn that Tom became a recurring guest host under his on-air moniker “Da Mick” for the local radio show, “Big Dog Sports Talk.” He was honored to be part of the show for several years and was especially thrilled when people recognized his Yankee accent.
But his love for the Pinstripes and sports in general paled in comparison to his affection for his family, saint for a wife and God.
Tom accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior in August 1979. From there, he worked in children and teen ministries from 1981 to 1996, when he moved the family south to accept a calling as pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Christiansburg.
He faithfully pastored there through his retirement in December 2019.
Through the years, his heart for young people also led him to work with Big Brother’s Association. He kept in touch with his “little brother” up to his last days. He also developed a knack for magic, performing tricks for youth at birthday parties with cards, doves and rabbits.
As a member of Calvary Baptist in Radford, Tom relished studying the Bible. He loved history, especially World War II, often torturing his family members with pleadings to sit through all three hours of the 1963 classic, The Great Escape.
His family — wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren — will remember him as being the king of dad jokes, his willingness to share his opinion with anyone that would listen and his boisterous demeanor. He married his lifelong sweetheart, Peggy, whom he affectionately called “The Fox,” in 1972. They were married for 54 years.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, and brother (Bill).
He is survived by his wife, Margaret “Peggy” McCue, four children; Megan Schwartz (Paul) of Burbank, OH; Tommy McCue (Kristina) of Evington, VA; Caitlin Carr (Dillon) of Mansfield, OH; and Matthew McCue (Kelsey) of Mount Vernon, IL, sister-in-law (Debbie), brother, Michael McCue (Eileen) of Lake Grove, NY and several nieces and nephews.
His 12 grandchildren are Nathan Schwartz (Kaitlin), Ryan Schwartz (Hailey), Kailey Good (Aaron) and Ethan Schwartz; Cameron and Connor McCue; Ruby, Olive and Jude Carr; and Annie, Calvin and Lucy McCue. He has three great-grandchildren who will likewise remember him as “Poppy.”
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm at Calvary Baptist Church, 624 6th St., Radford, VA 24141. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will follow the visitation at 4:00 pm with Pastor Tim Worles officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations made to the Agape Center, at 7619 Timberlake Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24502 or at www.agapelyh.org.
Tom requested reception visitors to wear favorite baseball team garb. (Extra points in heaven go to those wearing anything New York Yankees.)
