Thomas Law Willcox

1938 - 2017

Thomas Law Willcox obituary, 1938-2017, Johns Island, SC

BORN

1938

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine

3926 Devine St

Columbia, South Carolina

Thomas Willcox Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 2, 2017.

JOHN’S ISLAND – Thomas Law Willcox, 78, died Saturday, July 1, 2017. Born in Columbia, S.C. on September 18, 1938, he was a son of the late Azilee Smoak Willcox, and James Carter Willcox, and beloved stepmother, Etheleene Scarborough Willcox. He was predeceased by his loving, wonderful wife, and best friend of nearly forty-seven years, Rebecca Eagerton Willcox.



Tommy graduated from Dreher High School and received a further, well-rounded education at The Citadel, Clemson University and University of South Carolina. He was involved in commercial real estate, general contractor and developed commercial and residential properties. He was a former member of The Palmetto Club in Columbia and served on Seabrook Island Town council.



Surviving are his son, Thomas Law Willcox, Jr. (Amy) of Greenville, S.C.; daughter, Laurie MacLaren (Brice) of Boston, Mass.; granddaughters, Caroline McIvor Willcox, Emily Roe Willcox, and Elizabeth Law Willcox; and loving companion, Gloria Thompson Howard.



A graveside service will be held at 12 noon Thursday, July 6, 2017 in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday July 5, 2017, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel.



In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke Medical Center, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710 in memory of his beloved Becky.



The family would like to thank his physical therapists, Ashley, Katie, Liza and Karen at Health South and caretaker, Bridgette, for their special care.



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July 7, 2017

Houston Smith

Mr. Willcox was always a True Gentleman. I will miss him. My wife and I send our deepest condolences.
Houston Smith

July 7, 2017

jim papadea

a really good person and a good friend

July 6, 2017

James Fender

So sorry for the passing of my friend. I will cherish the memories of him.

July 6, 2017

Grace Rockafellow

Always enjoyed seeing Tommy at our Dreher reunions. He was a member of the infamous home room where much merriment went on, "back in the day" We will miss you, Tommy! Thoughts are with your family.

July 5, 2017

Bridgette Harrison

You are in my prayers Laurie,Thomas,Gloria and his grand children.I will miss you Mr. Tommy I enjoyed talking to you .And seeing you everyday.I enjoyed taking care of you and it was a honor to help you and your family.Looking forward seeing you on other side.

July 5, 2017

On behalf of his friends at the Cedar Creek Dove Club we will miss Tom and his great wit and smiling face. He was a great sportsman and a person you admired as a gentleman.

Kenny Lucas and Frank Lever

July 5, 2017

Bridgette Harrison

You are in my prayers Laurie,Thomas,Gloria and his grand children.I will miss you Mr. Tommy I enjoyed talking to you .And seeing you everyday.I enjoyed taking care of you and it was a honor to help you and your family.Looking forward seeing you on other side.

July 4, 2017

Shannon Laney McCormick

Laurie and Thomas- You are in my prayers. Your parents meant so much to me and I'm so thankful for the time God gave me with them. May your sweet memories with them be a comfort during this time. Love you both!

July 4, 2017

Walt Williams

I will miss Tom tremendously! We dove hunted together and spent a lot of time just talking. It will not be the same without him! My prayers are with his family.

July 4, 2017

Ed & Mary Dear

Friend and neighbor at Bohicket Marina Village. Tom was the most honest person I have ever known. I had talked to him on the phone the day before his passing. RIP Friend

July 4, 2017

Joe Means

I enjoyed working with Tom at SLED back in the early 70's. Tom was always a pleasure to work with and his sense of humor kept us entertained. Prayers for the family during this difficult period. I know Tom will be missed.

July 4, 2017

Gwen and my prayers for comfort are with your entire family during this difficult time of loss. Gwen and Brad Martin

July 4, 2017

Laura Muzekari

Laurie and Thomas,
Both of your parents were such a large part of my life and I feel blessed for that as they were wonderful!

July 4, 2017

Pat Blankenship

Tommy was a good man and a friend. He will be missed.

July 4, 2017

Tommy was a Good guy!

Chester Duke

July 3, 2017

Edward & Linda Riser

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 3, 2017

TOMMY AND I WERE GOOD FRIENDS FOR 60 YEARS!! WE ENJOYED A LOT OF GOOD TIMES, TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION! HE WAS A
WONDERFUL MAN! MY WIFE, JOYCE AND I WELL GREATLY MISS HIM!!
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR HIS SON, DAUGHTER, GRANDCHILDREN, AND GLORIA!
SKIPPER AND JOYCE RYKARD

July 3, 2017

Rosa and Jim Cherry

Tom was a loyal member of the DHS Class of '56, attending just about every class reunion. We will surely miss him greatly and treasure the memories of him -- he was fun to be around!

July 3, 2017

Marion Brown

Though Tommy had a stroke during bypass surgery he was vigilant in his physical therapy sessions and seemed to be doing well with that. I had just e-mailed him that when he felt up to it we would travel to Laurens, SC to visit Skip and Joyce Rikard ... one of Tommy's dear friends from Dreher high school and The Dark Horseman Club ... and have lunch with him.
Tommy was so good to Gloria and I know that she will miss him greatly.
Rest in peace.

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