Thomas Cone Obituary

Thomas William "Billy" Cone HAMPTON, SC - Thomas William "Billy" Cone passed away peacefully on October 11, 2016 in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Billy was born in Brunson, on November 6, 1923. He was the son of the late George Edward Cone and Inez Ginn Cone. He graduated from Brunson High School and attended the University of Georgia. Billy served in the Army overseas in the European Theater. He worked at Harrison Oil Company beginning in 1949 until his retirement in 1987. Billy was a past member of the Hampton Lions Club and the American Legion. He was a founding member of the All Saints Episcopal Church since 1954. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time at the Hampton County Country Club until its closing. He served on the board of the Hampton County Bank/BB&T for 33 years. Billy was a true "gentle man" with quick wit and a special love for his family and friends. He was predeceased in death by his wife of 50 years, Mary Harrison Cone. He is survived by his sons, Thomas W. "Bill" Cone, Jr. of Mount Pleasant, Karl H. Cone (Miff) of Mount Pleasant, and daughter Carol C. Wright (Jake) of Scotsdale, AZ. Four grandsons: Tyler W. Wright (Natalie), Justin T. Wright (Lindsey), Marcus H. Cone, and W. Chase Cone. Two great granddaughters: Marin E. Wright and Emerson K. Wright. The family would like to acknowledge Beacon, caregivers Deletha and Lisa, and Dr. Rex Morgan and his staff. Memorials may be made to All Saints Episcopal Church, 511 Jackson Avenue E., Hampton SC 29924 or Hampton Regional Hospital, 595 W. Carolina Ave., Varnville SC 29944. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Friday in the Chapel of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, with burial following in the Varnville Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 to 8 PM at the Chapel located at 300 Mulberry Street West in Hampton. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston