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Thomas Chisholm WADMALAW ISLAND, SC - Thomas "Tom" Paul Chisholm, 57, of Wadmalaw Island, SC passed away on Sunday July 7th, 2013 at his home. Family and friends are welcome to join us for a celebration of Tom's life on Friday, July 12th, 5:00PM - 9:00PM at the Chisholm home at 6607 Bears Bluff Road, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487. Friends may visit 5:00PM - 8:00PM on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Chisholm home. Memorials can be made to LEAP, Lowcountry Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, www.leapinsc.org 843-723-0659. Tom was born on March 12, 1956 and lived in Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights, Ohio. For more than 20 years he owned and operated Coventry Optical, in Coventry Village, Cleveland Heights. For the past 11 years Tom and his family made their home on a small farm on Wadmalaw Island, SC surrounded by chickens, goats, horses, dogs, cats, and peacocks. Tom is survived by his loving and devoted Wife, Cathy Chisholm (Bookatz), four children, daughters Amber Lane and her husband Kyle, Lauren Pepple and her husband Jean-Paul, and sons Scott Chisholm and Kevin Chisholm, grandchildren Arden and Tylir Lane, brother James Chisholm and his wife Gina, sister Susan Chisholm, aunt Janet Chisholm, and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents William and Marian Chisholm. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2013.

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July 11, 2013

Scott and Cathy, Chrissy and I will never forget how kind you all were to us when her Dad passed away. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynn, Shaker Heights, Ohio

Sally Altman

July 10, 2013

Cathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mary Ann Meyers

July 10, 2013

Tom I will miss seeing and talking with you. Thank you for sharing you with us. We will deeply miss you. Your humor and devotion to your family were inspiring. When I look up to God's heaven I will see your star shining bright.

David Norton

July 10, 2013

Tom,
We will miss your sense of humor, always remember you for your love of riding and horses, your devotion to and love for Cathy, and pride in your children and grandchildren. David

Kim Collins

July 9, 2013

Tom, we will always remember you with smiles and laughter! You have left quite a footprint in our hearts! I am so thankful that God crossed our paths four years ago. Friends and happy memories are such blessings! Time may take away the sadness but never the memories! Miss and love you, Kim

Nancy Langley

July 9, 2013

Dear Cathy,
Very sad to hear of your loss.
Nancy Langley ( a friend from the Cavalier Club)

July 8, 2013

Tom-Your Sister loves you. Cathy, Amber, Lauren, Scott, Kevin, Kyle, Jean-Paul, Arden and Tylir- may his angel watch over you. Love Susan

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