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Thomas Johnson Obituary

Thomas Chinnis Johnson CharlesTon - Thomas Chinnis Johnson, 91, of Charleston, SC, husband of Betsy Johnson, entered into eternal rest Friday, March 13, 2020. His service will be held on Monday, March 16, 2020, 3:00 pm, at Old St. Andrew's Parish Church, 2604 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC. Burial will follow in the church graveyard. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel. Tom was born May 1, 1928 in Charleston, SC, the son of the late Thomas Chinnis Johnson and Eleida Tumbleston Johnson. He grew up in Savannah, GA, and graduated from the University of Georgia, where Tom was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. He served in the United States Army. Tom then went to work for International Harvester and eventually owned his own dealership in Sylvania, GA, before moving to Columbia, SC. There he owned a John Deere Industrial dealership and eventually worked for Burton International. When he retired in 1990, he was the General Sales Manager for Sir Walter Chevrolet in Raleigh, NC. Upon retirement he, Betsy and Tommy came back to the Lowcountry. He was never happier than when he was on the water fishing, shrimping, crabbing and gigging. A member of Old St. Andrew's Parish Church, he and Betsy worked on many church projects including the church's graveyard restoration. One of the highlights of his retirement was reuniting with his fraternity brothers and their wives, forming the "Traveling Sigs", organizing trips with them for 23 years and spending many hours on family genealogy. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Betsy and son Tommy. In lieu of flowers Tom's wish was for everyone to lend a helping hand to someone in need. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2020.

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Jesse Vinson

March 4, 2023

Betsy , so many wonderful memories working with Tom at Sir Walter Chev. Please know that you and Tommy are in our prayers. Jesse and Kathy Vinson,
163 Camp Morehead Drive, Morehead City, NC 28557

Scott Hammond

March 15, 2020

Tommy, your dad is smiling down...no doubt proud of the man you have become. Truly an honor to shake his hand, provide venison to, and just to speak with. We are all better for having him to watch over us!

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Jimmy and Ruth MORRIS JR

March 15, 2020

Dear Betsy and Tommy, Tom was a wonderful person and dear friend. We will miss him greatly. The Traveling Sig get-togethers were always great events. Deepest condolences to you both. Love, Jimmy and Ruth

Carolyn Sires OBrien

March 15, 2020

Betsy and TommyI was saddened to see the obituary of your husband and father. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Jessi

March 15, 2020

Tom was a wonderful master and dog dad. He will be forever loved and missed! We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. With love from Jessi, Midnight, Dana, and Vince

Karen McCalpin

March 14, 2020

I remember many times ' in the garden', cleaning up the churchyard on Saturdays until I was unable. Pleasant times with a real Southern Gentleman.

Gary Crossley

March 14, 2020

Mr. Johnson, was such a great gentleman and friend! I'll never forget the fun times when he organized a fund raiser golf tournament for several years at Shadowmoss Golf Course. Whenever IU saw him he was always wanting to help someone, whether to find a job, offer assistance, just lend a friendship hand, or help someone in need.

He was always a family man talking about his son or wife in great respect and admiration.

Peace be with his wonderful wife and son.

Gary

Linda Rourk

March 14, 2020

I just heard of Tom's passing, and I am so sorry. I will always remember eating fresh caught crabs with the two of you on your porch overlooking the Ashley River.

Jackie Ayers

March 14, 2020

Allen, the girls and I are so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. You and Tommy are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, the Ayers family

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2604 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414

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2604 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414

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