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John Dorsey Thomas III

1948 - 2020

John Thomas Obituary

John Dorsey Thomas III HANAHAN - John Dorsey Thomas, III, 71, of Hanahan, SC, passed away on September 2, 2020. Johnny was born in 1948 to Dr. John D. Thomas, Jr. and Mrs. Juleen Thomas of Loris, SC. After graduating in 1970 from the Citadel, he earned a DMD from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1973. Shortly before graduating from MUSC, Johnny married Claudia Wright of Sumter, SC. He served in the United States Air Force for several years before returning in 1977 to the Charleston area, where he opened a successful family dental practice. Johnny's dental career spanned 35 years and he retired in 2012. Throughout his life, Johnny enjoyed numerous outdoor pur-suits, especially riding motorcy-cles and hunting. Johnny was predeceased by his parents, John and Juleen Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Claudia, and children, Nikki and Michael; and grandchild, Willa Pearl; his sister, Diana; and brothers Stevie and Greg. Memorial donations can be directed to Midland Park United Methodist Church (2301 Midland Park Rd, Charleston, SC 29406) or the charity of your choice. A celebration of life is planned for an undetermined future date. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2020.

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Don Kay

September 14, 2020

Claudia, Maria and I send our condolences. Remembering the good times we had at Minot AFB, North Dakota and the good dinner parties we shared there. Dr. Tom Marks also passed two weeks ago in San Antonio. We're still in Mt Pleasant, so call anytime. 469-6009. Don Kay

Bob and Sarah Peterson

September 8, 2020

Claudia, We offer our heartfelt condolences. John was our dentist from 1975 until he retired. We had confidence in his skill and his interest in doing the best for us as his patients. Bob especially enjoyed listening to John's stories of his adventures. He will be missed. God Bless!

September 8, 2020

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Mayor Christie Rainwater and Hanahan City Council

James truesdale

September 8, 2020

Claudia was sorry to learn of Johns passing .i ,even though y’all were clients , thought you as friends . I wish you and your family the best as we all move through time.
Jimmy

Tom Wilson

September 6, 2020

Claudia, Nikki and Michael, I feel fortunate to have known John D. He was one of the guys that made our time at the Citadel more fun than fearful. We share your loss. March on John D., we'll be along.

Stan Townsend

September 6, 2020

So sad to hear of Johnny's passing. Great classmate, fun friend, good man. Claudia, our sympathies to you and the family.
Dianne and Stan Townsend

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