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Tom Warner Obituary
Pawleys Island
Tom Gene Warner, age 74, died Sunday March 8, 2015 at Roper Hospital in Charleston, SC.
Born in Ryan, Oklahoma on July 26, 1940, Tom was the son of the late Doyle and Othella Warner. He graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in Business.
Tom worked in the apparel and textile industry over the course of his career before retiring and becoming the owner of Litchfield Books along with his wife and business partner Vickie Crafton Warner. His greatest loves were his wife Vickie, his children, his work with Litchfield Books, the community, his Wheaton Terrier "Jack" and, of course, golf.
Survivors include his wife Vickie Crafton of Pawley's Island, Kellye Warner Yeomans of Rockmart, Georgia, son Patrick Warner of Newbury, New Hampshire, daughter Leigh Biastock of Richmond, Virginia brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Carla Warner and their daughter Mia Warner of Johnson City, Tennessee and grandchildren Olivia, Addison, Mary Leigh, Brooke, Hannah, Katie, William and great grandchildren Penelope and Lincoln.
A private service was held for the immediate family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Pawley's Plantation at 70 Tanglewood Drive, Pawley's Island.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tom Warner
Kathy & Dean Besse
March 14, 2015
We are so sad to hear this news. Tom was such a kind man and a great conversationalist. He will be missed! Hope you find peace and comfort.
Kathy & Dean Besse
March 14, 2015
We are so sad to hear this news. Tom was such a kind man and a great conversationalist. He will be missed! Hope you find peace and comfort.
John Koons
March 11, 2015
I will miss chatting with Tom at the store.A true gentleman
Barbara Goggans
March 10, 2015
I am so sorry to learn of Tom's passing. We had so many wonderful conversations about Southern writers and summer reading. I will miss these conversations, the twinkle in his eye , and his charming smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Vickie.
Karen Fink
March 10, 2015
To Vickie and family,
May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time.
marnie heck
March 10, 2015
Vicki, I just read this a minute ago. I am so very sorry for this tremendous loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
March 10, 2015
Vickie,
I am so sorry to hear this news today. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beth Carpenter
The Country Bookshop
Southern Pines, NC
Sally and Frazer Brewster-Dobson
March 10, 2015
Tom Warner was a class act, no two ways about it. A true gentleman. Sally and I will miss him both as a colleague and a friend. Our hearts go out to you, Vickie.
Jonathan Haupt
March 10, 2015
My profound condolences, Vickie, to you and your family and to everyone at Litchfield Books. As a bookseller and book lover, Tom was an inspirational reminder of just how much good a person can do for his community. It was a privilege to call him my friend. We at USC Press will miss him always. Our thoughts are with you.
March 10, 2015
Dear Vickie,
It has been such an honor to be in the company of you and Tom as an Independent Bookstore. Tom and I jumped a few hurdles together on either end of South Caolina. Tom was always a source of inspiration, courage and leadership. He was also a great mentor. I will miss him and the feeling of comradeship he brought to bookselling and to me.
Much Love,
Tricia and Alan Lightweis
Mjudson Booksellers
Greenville, SC
Paula and Mike DeBoor
March 9, 2015
May memories of the happy times be of comfort to you all at this sad time. Tom was a loving husband and father. He was our good friend and we will miss him. Our love and prayers to all.
March 9, 2015
Vickie, my heart is broken. I have been thinking and praying for him since you told me he was sick. What a wonderful, giving man who has certainly touched my life. I cherish the last time I saw his smile at the Moveable Feast.I will see you tomorrow at the Memorial Service. Fondly, Linda Grabeman
Jim and Kate Salley Palmer
March 9, 2015
Kate and I are very sad to hear about Tom. He and Vickie have been great friends of South Carolina authors; their bookstore, Litchfield Books, one of best locally run stores anywhere. Tom was an innovator in marketing and his friendly and easy-going manner will be sorely missed. We send our good thoughts to his family!
Mary Whyte
March 9, 2015
Tom was an inspiration to all artists and authors fortunate enough to have known him. We will all miss him.
Mary Beth Gillis
March 9, 2015
Vicki you are in my thoughts and prayers. We will al miss Tom he was such a wonderful man and I always enjoyed my visits to the book store.
March 9, 2015
My sincere condolences to Vickie and family. Tom was a wonderful man who will be missed by many.
Annette & Bill Austin
Sean Keefer
March 9, 2015
I was so sorry to hear that Tom passed away. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his friends, family and all that he touched.
pat/cassandra conroy
March 9, 2015
dear vickie, we are with you in heart and spirit and love you dearly. we will miss tom so much. God bless you, pat conroy and cassandra king
Bernie Schein
March 9, 2015
My condolences, Vickie, to you and your family. Before I did my first signing back in 2009 with you and Tom, Pat and Sandra Conroy said, "Tom's great, a wonderful man." Truly, he was. And you're a wonderful woman. They said that too.
William Boice
March 9, 2015
Vickie,
Sorry for your loss. Tom fought hard until the end.
Alec Vance
March 9, 2015
So sorry to hear this. A wonderful man.
Tom Marchant
March 9, 2015
Our sympathy is extended to the family in your loss.
Deborah & Tom Marchant
379 Golden Bear Dr., Unit J-2
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
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