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Thomas Joseph "Tommy" Combahee

Thomas Joseph "Tommy" Combahee obituary, Charleston, SC

Thomas Combahee Obituary

Thomas "Tommy" Joseph Combahee N. CHARLESTON - Thomas "Tommy" Joseph Combahee, age 53, of North Charleston, SC, passed away on October 23, 2016. A celebration of Tommy's life will be held at 12pm on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Cathedral, 3790 Ashley Phosphate Road. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 11am. Tommy was born in Charleston, SC on December 18, 1962, a son of Thomas Mervyn Combahee and Joan Mary Pattison. Tommy attended Gordon H. Garrett High School, was a member of the IBEW #776 and worked across the United States and the world as a commercial electrician. He loved rides on his Harley Davidson with friends, hunting, fishing, his dogs, the New Orleans Saints, and especially, his Clemson Tigers. Tommy is survived by daughter Chelsea Arcilesi, parents Thomas Combahee and Joan Pattison, sister Deborah Stalvey, brothers Timothy Combahee and Terry Combahee, nieces and nephews Lauren Kirkland, Tyler Wilson, Savannah Combahee and Ciara Combahee, and extended family and friends. Tommy is preceded in death by his uncle Anthony Lee Combahee. Beloved son, loyal brother, proud father, devoted relative and instant friend to all who met him, Tommy lived life to the fullest and will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation to Charleston Animal Society in Tommy's honor. www.charlestonanimalsociety.org/dontate. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 2016.

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Lisa Grammer

October 20, 2024

Hard to believe that it has been 8 years. You are still missed & loved by so many. The great memories & love for you will forever be cherished.

Helen Normore

October 20, 2024

Gone but not forgotten, RIP Tommy

Lisa Grammer

October 20, 2023

Our friendship started way back in the 60's - the white head kids from the hood ;) You were a bright light to your family and to all that you came in contact with. Still sorely loved & missed by all. Lisa Grammer

Gloria

February 3, 2019

Rest In Peace, Tom I will never forget you.

Ronald Opack

November 6, 2016

Rest in peace Tommy. My condolences to everyone who knows and loves him.

Sara Allday

November 4, 2016

Tommy there are no words that I could ever say to explain the man I came to know. You loved life to the fullest and I hope I can live my life somewhat even close to yours. If I can learn anything from you is that you need to cherish every moment. See you on the ride you always promised me. See you on the other side!!! Love you my man!!!

Paula Dennis

November 1, 2016

Joan, Debbie, Tim, Terry and family,Tommy has reached his FINAL destination, HEAVEN. May GOD wrap his everlasting, loving arms around you during this time. Tommy was a very special person to me. I went to Elementary and High School with him as well as all of the fun times we had together. He always made me laugh,was a great cook, and there was never a dull moment with him. I will treasure the times we had together through the years. He never met a stranger and had a great personality. Joan,he loved you with all of his soul and was so proud to call you his MOTHER. We will all be together with him again, that is GOD's promise. See you on the other side Tommy. Love and Hugs.

Elsie Power

October 29, 2016

Joan and family , thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. My god give you the strength to get you through the difficult days ahead . I will cherish the memories ! RIP Tommy

Barbara Milner

October 28, 2016

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Tommy. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He will be greatly missed! God bless you my friend. Agape.

Lisa Auberry

October 28, 2016

"Thank You" Tommy for giving me the best years of my life. No Doubt! Countless incredible memories I will cherish forever.
With much love & regret,

Smokey!

October 28, 2016

Dear family, I am still in shock over the loss of Tommy. You are in my thoughts and prayers and may God be with you. I will never forget him and all of the good times and laughs we shared together. You will be forever missed, but until I see you again Tomasina, Smokey LOVES you. May you rest in peace my friend.

October 28, 2016

Thoughts and prayers. We loved this man. he will be greatly missed.
Stuart & TJ Simmons - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

October 28, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tommy was a wonderful soul. Loved and missed greatly.
Stuart & TJ Simmons

HELEN Normore

October 27, 2016

Joan and Family,may God comfort you all and give you the strength you need to endure your loss. Love to all.

Joan & Bruce Webber

October 27, 2016

Thinking of you all as you lay this special man to rest... Tommy lived life to the fullest and I'm sure he will be remembered for the joy he brought to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him... Hold your loved ones close and take care... xoxox

Gordon and Donna Power

October 27, 2016

Aunt Joan ,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time,every time I think of Tommy it brings a smile to my face,may he R.I.P.

Savanah Combahee

October 27, 2016

He was always the life of the party. You could hear him coming from a mile away.

Forever in our hearts !! Love you

Helen Butland

October 27, 2016

SO broken hearted to hear of Tommy's passing, he was such a fun loving guy with a heart off gold. May your memories of Tommy keep you close to him . Keeping y'all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP my wonderful cousin .

October 27, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Tony and Jackie Power

October 27, 2016

Sorry for your loss Aunt Joan and family. May god bless you and your family at this time of sorrow . xoxo

Gina Adams

October 27, 2016

So sorry for your lost May he rest in peace May God have his hand upon y'all at this time

Lisa Grammer

October 27, 2016

Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you - Mrs. Joan, Mr. Butch, Debi, Tim, Terry & with his daughter, Chelsey as well as other family members not mentioned. What a bright light he was & so funny! Long time friends with Tommy & family & memories that'll last forever. Please know that we have all of you in our prayers. He will be missed by all!

Jerry & Mary Gries

October 27, 2016

Tim & Michelle, Jerry and I were sorry to hear of Tommy's passing he will be missed by so many people.
We will be out of town on Saturday and will keep your family in our Prayers.
Please let us know if we can do anything.
God Bless All of You

Jerry & Mary Gries

October 27, 2016

Tim, Michele and Family
Jerry & I are sorry to hear of Tommy's passing he will be missed by many.
Our Prayers are with the entire family.
We will be out of town and Saturday but will keep all of you in our Prayers.
Please let us know if we can do anything.

Deborah Martin

October 27, 2016

My Thoughts and Prayers are with are with all of you. TC you always had a smile your face and could make me laugh like no other. I will Love & Miss you until We meet again.
Debi

Lisa. Marie Towne

October 27, 2016

Godspeed Tommy.
Prayers and comfort to all the family.

October 27, 2016

May the God of comfort give you the strength you need to endure your loss.

Sincerely,

The Scotts

Karen Urbano

October 27, 2016

Karen Urbano sister of (Theresa Combahee Coleman) my regards to all of the family...prayers going up....

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