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Thomas Thornhill Obituary

Thomas Edwin Thornhill The officers and members of the Society of Colonial Wars of the State of South Carolina, sadly acknowledge the passing of Thomas Edwin Thornhill, a respected and beloved member since 1965. By Order: Eugene Gordon Hay V, Governor Stuart Whitley Coleman, Secretary

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2019.

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robert & debbee schwartz

November 4, 2019

We are the parents of Erics best friend, Carey Schwartz. we had the great pleasure of meeting Tommy at their wedding. I must say that his elegance and happiness that night is something that will stay with us for a long time. Our thoughts are with your family. Fondly, Debbee & Robert Schwartz (or as Tommy called us "The Leftcoasters"!

Steve Skardon

November 4, 2019

RIP Tommy:

I'm Charleston born,
and Charleston bred.
And when I die I'll be Charleston dead.

Riddell Perry

November 3, 2019

I knew Mr. Thornhill during my earlier years. He was a man of dignity and also very great grace. He was always a gentleman that had good thoughts for all that he encountered. I am very sorry to here of his passing and know that he will be another Charlestonian who will be greatly missed.

Lynda Lovelace

November 1, 2019

I am so sorry to hear this, Anne, but what a wonderful life he had... He was such a delightful man... Our thoughts and prayers are with you all... Love, Lynda and Wayne Lovelace

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Debra Hoffer

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Tony Ayers

October 30, 2019

A gentleman from the past. A reminder of what we all value and strive to be. I only knew Tommy Thornhill for the last few years after arriving in Charleston but count him as one of the top men with whom I have ever been associated: a first class contributing member of society.

Roy DeHaven

October 30, 2019

Another lion of the commercial real estate community has left us. Mr. Thornhill used every tool, word, or device to serve his many clients and friends. He built a grand firm of like minded people who became wiser for his guidance. Prayers for his excellent family and many friends.

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Oct

30

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

home of his daughter

1133 Sea Eagle Watch, James Island, SC

Nov

1

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

Grace Church Cathedral

SC

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1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407

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