Donald Reid Tomlin Charleston - Donald "Don" Reid Tomlin, 82, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Rose Moore Tomlin, entered into eternal rest Sunday, May 1, 2016. His Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2016 in St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 67 Anson Street, at 11:30 a.m. Interment, Private. The family will receive friends informally on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at their residence. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Don was born August 8, 1933 in Greensboro, North Carolina, son of the late Dock R. Tomlin and Irene Brown Tomlin. In 1955, he graduated from North Carolina State College, after receiving a Bachelor of Civil Engineering. He honorably served in the United States Air Force and was later discharged as a Captain. He then earned an M.B.A. from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1959. He started his investment career as a Manager of the Securities Investment Department for Liberty Corporation in Greenville, SC. After living in Greenville for seven years, Don and his family moved to Pelham, NY in 1969, when he accepted a position with Goldman, Sachs & Company as the Director of Equity Research. He later became a Partner at Haven Capital Management, in New York. After moving to Charleston, SC in 1992, he founded Southport Capital, Inc., where he was a Managing Director and Portfolio Manager. He retired in April 2016. He also served as a Director of Diamond Hill Financial Trends Fund, Inc. Don was a Chartered Financial Analyst. He was the Founder and first Commodore of the Western Carolina Sailing Club on Lake Hartwell, South Carolina. He was a member of the Larchmont Yacht Club, the New York Yacht Club, the Carolina Yacht Club, and the Hibernian Society. He served on the board of Save the City, a preservation organization, and the Association for the Blind. In addition to his wife, Rose, he is survived by his daughter, Jane "Jennie" Rose Tomlin Hynes and her husband Kevin Christopher Hynes of Wilton, CT; son, Donald Reid Tomlin, Jr. and his wife Pamela Kendel Tomlin of Naples, FL; five grandchildren: Sarah Rose Hynes, Kendel Elizabeth Tomlin, Courtney MacNiece Hynes, Katherine Jane Hynes and Morgan Rose Tomlin. Also, his beloved Greyhound, LayO. Memorials may be made to Salvation Army, P. O. Drawer 70579, North Charleston, SC 29415 or Hollings Cancer Center, Office of Development, 86 Jonathan Lucas Street, Charleston, SC 29425. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 2 to May 3, 2016.

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sam peirson

May 30, 2016

Rose, Our love to you and the kids. Damn right I miss him.

William Current' SR.

May 13, 2016

Remember meeting him in Owen dorm 1950's. Took him to Kappa Sig house on Clark Ave. Do not know of any brother more respected, loved, and successful. Well done Bother Don.

May 11, 2016

Rose, I am Sam Sister Dotty. So very sorry but know he is a much better place now , not suffering and I know from experience that we cannot be selfish and wish one to live who suffers so greatly. My prayers with you and your family. I know how much Don meant to Sam. Dotty Bailey

May 10, 2016

DEAR ROSE,
I HAVE SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES OF DON AND I AT OUR GATHERINGS AT THE KAPPA SIG. HOUSE AND ALSO BEING WITH YOU BOTH AT YOUR BEAUTIFUL HOME.
WE ARE THINKING OF YOU AND LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,
BUCK AND SUE NUTT

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Lucy Rowland

May 9, 2016

Dear Rose and Jennie, I'm so sorry for your loss of Don. I remember so many wonderful times with both of you on the Sheltie show dog trail. I appreciate your condolences when my husband passed 10 years ago so much.

May 8, 2016

Rose,
So many wonderful memories at WCSC, especially those in the beginning years. We send love.

Bob & Nancy Stewart
Greenville

Bobbie and Herb Rothschild

May 5, 2016

We have fond memories of being with you at The Supper Club.
Our sincere condolences

Monroe Ashley

May 5, 2016

Dear Rose, it saddened me to here of your husband's death.

God's peace to you and your family.

Monroe Ashley

Jane Howard

May 4, 2016

"Anson" street. Not lost on me. Hugs to everyone.

Jane Howard

Elsie Clees

May 3, 2016

Jim and I want to send our thoughts and prayers to Don's family. He took care of our stock for many years and we enjoyed working with him and also becoming good friends. Rest in Peace, Don

Sarra Savage David

May 3, 2016

My heart goes out to you and the family .

May 3, 2016

While not entirely unexpected, that doesn't lessen the heartache. Our sincere condolences to Rose and family. Our family is in Florida this week and we will be unable to attend the service But we will be thinking of you.

Kenley and Margaret Jones
Atlanta

Our happy, Pelham days, in our 30's, many years ago, all ten of us - 3 now gone

Sue & Guy Magnuson

May 3, 2016

Dearest Rose and family,

I was so very sorry to learn this morning about Don's death, though I knew it was close, it is always a shock to lose a dear friend. Though we hadn't seen much of you lately, our Pelham years together created a bond that has stood the test of time and memories of which sustain us in times of grief.
All of our love and deepest sympathy are with you now. We will talk soon.
Sue & Guy

Donna Levy

May 3, 2016

Dear Reid and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. For the past weeks I have kept you and your family in prayer. I will continue to lift your family in prayer in days and months to come.
God bless each of you!
Sincerely,
Donna Levy
Coworker and Friend

Pat (Appy) Apperson

May 3, 2016

A great loss, what a man...thoughts and prayers are with all the Tomlins, I wish I was there with you,
App

Frank Golden

May 2, 2016

Rose,
I love you and loved Don like a brother.
Will see you Wednesday.

Jennifer Greene

May 2, 2016

To Rose and family,

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I was fortunate enough to have worked with Don for the past 12 years. He was a great mentor and friend to me. I always looked forward to his phone calls, his laugh was contagious. I will miss him terribly. He spoke of his family often, Rose, his children and grandchildren. He was so proud of you all.

Praying for you,

Jennifer

Mary Stallings Chastain

May 2, 2016

I worked with Don for many years and he was always a man of great wisdom; someone I turned to when facing difficult decisions. He was always supportive and caring. I have so many fond memories of the years we worked together. He was admired by many and I know he will be missed! My thoughts are with Rose, his family and all of his many friends.

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