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Thomas Gelwicks Obituary

Thomas Daniel Gelwicks, Sr., 97, of Charleston passed away on Friday July 12. McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation - James Island

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jul. 16, 2024.

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Bobby Cordray

July 27, 2024

Rest in Peace Senior Chief. Fair Winds and Following Seas during your final Deployment.

Chris Sosnowski

July 16, 2024

My condolences to the family.

Joey Gaunce

July 15, 2024

Our condolences to the family! We will miss Pappy´s cheerfulness and kindness! He was always happy to see the staff and very complimentary to the ladies in the dining room. He was an absolute pleasure to be around! From all of your friends at S&S Cafeterias.

Jeff Hubler

July 15, 2024

May Almighty God give his family comfort and Strength during this period of need. The Hubler family sends their Love and Support during this time of need . Semper Paratus

Terry O'Brien

July 15, 2024

Mr. Gelwicks was a client of mine at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet in service. He was always cheerful and sweet and seeing brightened my day! I am so sorry to hear of your loss! What a great one it is! Love and Prayers to you all! He was so very special!!

Joan Mueller

July 14, 2024

In 1950, when I was 4 years old, I remember the excitement I felt at my Uncle Tom coming to visit us in Baltimore. We lived on Rosedale St at the time and I was swinging on the banister waiting to tell him that I was going to be a big sister soon. In my mind´s eye Istill see him in his sailor suit with that great big laugh asking me how I knew that. He always has a smile in his voice when we would talk on the phone and end it with "I Love ya now". Well I hope you know I Luv Ya,too!! Joan

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Jul

17

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

James Island Chapel McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation

347 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412

Jul

17

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

James Island Chapel McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation

347 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412

Jul

17

Burial

12:00 p.m.

Holy Cross Cemetery

604 Fort Johnson Rd, Charleston, SC 29412

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Mcalister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - James Island Location

347 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412

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