FAYETTEVILLE — Thomas Wiley McNair,

74, of Fayetteville, died on Thursday, November 11, 2021, of complications following a stroke. Born August 23, 1947, in Fayetteville, he was a fifth-generation resident of Washington County and a lifelong resident of Fayetteville. He was a savings and loan officer and held various positions in finance and real estate. Thomas graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1966 and from the University of Arkansas in 1971 with a degree in business. He was a four-year letterman in golf. During the mid-1970s he was the men’s golf coach at the University of Arkansas, at that time a part-time appointment under Frank Broyles. For most of his life Thomas enjoyed playing tournament golf, winning many local and regional tournaments. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fayetteville. He was predeceased by his parents, David Malcolm McNair, Sr., and Feriba Thomas McNair. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Donnealia Wilson McNair, two daughters Rebeccca McNair O’Neal of Fayetteville and Carrie Elizabeth McNair of North Richland HIlls, Texas. He is also survived by two granddaughters Josephine Thomas O’Neal and Maxine Lee O’Neal, one brother David Malcolm McNair, Jr (Martha). and one sister Lucy McNair Jones (David). Thomas was an unfailingly cheerful and witty man who enjoyed his many friends and relatives, all of whom will miss him very much. A visitation will be held at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, 4520 North Crossover Road, on Tuesday, November 16, from 5-7 p.m. A private family graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice. To sign the online guestbook, please visit wwww.bernafuneralhomes.com.