Thomas Lemacks Obituary

I had known Tommy since 5th grade together. He was a gentle giant who always had a kind word. We played football and soccer together in high school and kept up our friendship until his passing. I miss him.

I am saddened to say that I only just now learned of Tommy's passing by reading the "Charleston Mercury" today.It was my privilege to know and work with Tommy for a short while not many months ago.
A big man with a bigger heart and great laugh. It was my joy to spend time with Tommy each and every time our paths crossed. May the Lord's Grace Shine Brightly now on Tommy.
1 Peter 1:3-9

Tommy and I grew up on Beaufain Street near Rutledge. I supported Tommy into the Masons. I thank God for our time together and I pray for comfort for the family.

Sweet Tommy,
It came as such a shock, and I am so saddened today to find out about your passing. In the short 7 years that I was lucky enough to know you, you were one of my favorite people and always the perfect gentleman. It just breaks my heart. I am so sorry I wasn't able to tell you how much you touched my life. I do know one thing, and that is that you are in the loving arms of our wonderful Lord Jesus Christ because of the way you loved the Lord and lived your life! You have been on my mind so much lately. I had lost your phone number but was going to reach out to you to just say hi. You were always so sweet to me and I so enjoyed going to various events around Charleston with you and meeting your family and friends several years back. It is such a regret not getting to tell you before you left this world how much your friendship meant to me. I would not have missed your funeral for the anything and it breaks my heart that I wasn't there. God bless you Tommy! You will surely be missed! Thank you for your wonderful friendship in the short time I knew you, but I do know that one day I will see you again.
God Bless You my dear friend,
Sissy Baker

Dear dear Tommy -- This has come as quite a surprise and shock to me that you won't be here on earth to share more delightful evenings with us. My condolences go to all your family. They are in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks, Tommy, for giving me a better understanding of what a true Southern Gentleman is all about. May your guardian angel lead you well. We will certainly will miss you and your wonderful hospitality. May God Bless. Dasha Morgan

Tommy was a close friend for years. He and a couple of other guys met in Danang and served together for a year. He was the best thing that came out of Danang. I will miss her greatly.

Harry Bailey

I was so sad to hear this tragic news about Tommy. He was always such a gentleman and a good friend. He will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to all his family.

I am deeply saddened by the passing of my good friend, Tommy Lemacks. The Holy City has lost one of its sweetest angels and I'm sure Heaven is rejoicing at his admission! One of the finest of Southern Gents, Tommy will be sorely missed by many. Rest in peace my dear friend Tommy...condolences, prayers and love to Mary and the family!

Tommy never changed, he always had that big smile and a hug. I will always remember him.

Tommy and I dated back in the 1960s. Always a gentleman and a good friend of my dad. Saw him at the last Citadel class of 68 reunion but didn't get a chance to talk. Am sure you will be missed. Rest in peace.

My "brother" Tommy,
I didn't know how much i would miss you til you were gone...

The French Huguenots of Charleston will surely miss Tommy LeMacks. He always sat in his pew right side near the front, and if it was spring or summer, most likely dressed in his blue seersucker. He could see the crape myrtle out the window.

For years Tommy helped our beloved preacher, Phil Bryant serve Communion, which Tommy referred to as "bartending". We will miss his welcome hug and his loyal spirit. He was a true Charlestonian.

FOR ALL THE LIVES YOU BRIGHTENED, THIS CANDLE WILL BURN FOR YOU. GIVE THAT HUBBY OF MINE,DON,A BIG HUG OR ME.

Tommy and I knew each other from 5th grade, Porter Academy and The Citadel together and loved the same girl. Words cannot express the joy he brought into my life. I will remember him always.

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH TOM'S FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS. I WILL MISS TOMMY, A FRIEND AND GREAT
PERSON.

Brad

Growing up with Alice gave me Tommy as the little brother I never had.

Tommy was the heart of Porter Military Academy alumni. He left his imprint on all of us privileged to know him. He told me the name of the one girl he was ever "in love" with. He was one of a kind!

The Essenberg Family John, Joan & Lori send their condolences to Tommy's family. He welcomed us northerners with true southern hospitality and will be greatly missed!

Tommy and I used to double date. We and our dates looked forward to the ice cream sundaes back at his mother's home at the end of the evening. He was always fun to be around. I will miss this great guy! Charles Wallace

Harry Bailey and I were saddened to hear of your passing. We found out too late to arrange to attend your memorials in Charleston.

With this I am reminding others that our bonds date back to our service in the military during the 1960s and have lasted for the intervening two score and seven years. We have attended each others weddings, children's weddings and other spontaneous togetherness over these years. We are sorry to miss your last hurrah.

I am sorry I never took the opportunity to thank you directly for the role you played in maintaining those bonds. By staying in touch and making arrangements for us to meet, you corralled us in a way we couldn't have managed otherwise.

Though others in our lives couldn't understand it, the Vietnam experience could have been negative for our later lives, the opposite has proved to be the case. We can thank you for keeping the relationships alive and maintaining our friendship in the decades since we served together.

I hope you have gone to a better place. If you have, please send us passes since we probably wouldn't get in on our own.

Goodbye good friend!
~
Sherman Farnham

Harry Bailey and I were saddened to hear of your passing. We found out too late to arrange to attend your memorials in Charleston.

With this I am reminding others that our bonds date back to our service in the military during the 1960s and have lasted for the intervening two score and seven years. We have attended each others weddings, children's weddings and other spontaneous togetherness over these years. We are sorry to miss your last hurrah.

I am sorry I never took the opportunity to thank you directly for the role you played in maintaining those bonds. By staying in touch and making arrangements for us to meet, you corralled us in a way we couldn't have managed otherwise.

Though others in our lives couldn't understand it, the Vietnam experience could have been negative for our later lives, the opposite has proved to be the case. We can thank you for keeping the relationships alive and maintaining our friendship in the decades since we served together.

I hope you have gone to a better place. If you have, please send us passes since we probably wouldn't get in on our own.

Goodbye good friend!

Tommy befriended so many and brought such vitality and joy to the many organizations to which he belonged: no meeting will be the same without his enthusiasm and leadership. We miss him immensely already.
Jerry Reves

Tommy Lemacks was a dear friend to my dad & my employer ! His colorful style & warmth will be missed !

Always a Gentleman. His family is surely proud of him.

My deep sympathy goes out to the family of this fine man who befriended me so lovingly many years ago. He will be missed by the greater Charleston community.

Tommy LeMacks was one of the first members of Fort Sumter Camp SCV that I met when I came to Charleston in 1992. Over the years, whether seeing him around town or at group gatherings (SCV, Palmetto Guard, CYC, etc.),Tommy always gave me an uplifted feeling by his positive nature and buoyant spirit. I salute a Past Commander of Fort Sumter Camp 1269 SCV, and Mary Gordon and I extend our sincerest sympathy to his family.
Jim Holland

Mary and Family - I am so sorry for your loss. There was not a shy bone in Tommy, and every meeting with him was warm and friendly. Heaven must have needed another big, gregarious guy!

I only recently met Tommy. He was a very kind, thoughtful, articulate person. His presence will be sorely missed by all those who had the chance to know him. Rest in peace Tommy.

Farewell Tommy old friend, 16th cousin.
We will miss you, one of the usual suspects. The members of the St David's Society and the Palmetto Guard thank you for once again making them active societies.

My family did not know Tommy very well but 5 years ago when my father died ( after reading that my father had graduated from Porter Military Academy ) Tommy personally brought the Porter flag and placed it by his casket the night of his wake. We were very touched and so grateful for his thoughtfulness. Prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Louise Bennett Anderson

Tommy - I only had the pleasure of knowing you for a short time but I consider even that my very good fortune. Thank you for your service to our nation, and to your community in so many ways, you spread yourself thin to the betterment of your many, many friends. Our Creator will make good use of your irrepressible smile and good nature. You will be missed!

So sorry to hear of your loss Mary. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Sue

So sorry to hear of Tommt's death. He was a very special person and a gentle soul. Our prayers and sympathy go out to Patti and his family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

So very sorry for your loss. Tommy was a great guy. I just talked to him at Costco last week and he seemed to be doing well. We never know when it is our time to go! Tommy and my brother were at Porter Military Academy together. A VERY BIG LOSS! R.I.P. TOMMY LEMACKS

Tommy, you were one of the kindest gentlemen I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I will surely miss your smiling face at various events around town. Rest well my friend.

Charleston has lost a piece of its folklore.
Rest in peace, Bantam.

Tommy,You will be missed by so many friends; You never met a stranger with that wonderful smile and always a happy face. Love you, Friend Betty Barr

Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of all comfort be with the family at this time of sorrow.