Thomas Warren "Tommy" Chavis

Thomas Warren "Tommy" Chavis

Thomas Chavis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 19, 2011.
Thomas Warren "Tommy" Chavis FLORENCE, S.C. - Thomas Warren "Tommy" Chavis, 60, of Newberry and formerly of Florence, died Saturday, September 17, 2011 in McLeod Hospice House after an illness. Tommy was born in Florence, a son of Mary Smith Barrow and the late Boyd Chavis, Jr. He was an amateur Billiards player and was a member of several billiards associations. He was an avid racing fan and had retired as Co-Owner of EZ Home Sales of Columbia. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Cader and Louise Smith; his paternal grandparents, Boyd and Eveline Chavis, and a brother in law, John Allen. Tommy is survived by his wife, Barbara Kemper Chavis of Newberry; his mother, Mary Smith Barrow of Florence; 3 brothers; Wallace (Lisa) Chavis of Wilmington, NC, Ernest (Debbie) Chavis and Teddy (Trish) Chavis of Florence; 2 sisters; Wanda Gail Allen and Timmie Ann Timmons, both of Florence; daughter, Melissa Chavis of Manning; Step-son, Devan Poston of Florence; a special nephew, Jeffrey Tindall of Florence and several other nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 20, 2011 in the Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends after the service until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to McLeod Hospice of the Pee Dee, P.O. Box 100551, Florence, S.C. 29501 Please sign the online guest registry in the obituary section of our website, www.stoudenmiredowling.com.

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October 17, 2011

Rachel C posted to the memorial.

September 25, 2011

jay britt posted to the memorial.

September 22, 2011

Spencer Singletary posted to the memorial.

Rachel C

October 17, 2011

To the family of Thomas,

I am sorry for your loss. May the many wonderful memories you had together give you comfort. As I only met him once, but talked on the phone sometimes, he was a very kind person and very helpful with the HOA block party in Las Vegas, NV a couple of years ago, may he rest in peace.

Sincerely, Rachel of RMI Manangement

jay britt

September 25, 2011

aunt mary i know it hurts to lose someone you love very much i remember you being there for me i dont know what to say but god will help you tell wanda teddy ernest wallace @timmy ann i love all

Spencer Singletary

September 22, 2011

Mrs Mary, Wanda Gail, Teddy, Wallace, Ernest, Stel, Mrs Barbara, Melissa and family....you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Tommy was a great person and was always so nice to me and our family. He is out of his pain and I know you all have so much to remember him by. Love in Christ, Spencer

Kimberly Cudd

September 22, 2011

To the family of Tommy Chavis, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Tommy was a great person and a great pool player to emulate. I am thankful to have known him. May God bless you and your family in all things.

September 21, 2011

SCPHS Florence Chapter 3181
The chapter would like to extend their condolences to you and your family at this time.

September 21, 2011

To the family of Tommy Chavis,all of you are in our thoughts and prayers..God will see you thru these dark hours..We haven't seen Tommy in along time , but,will always remember your smile and how you loved life. Dora Lee Miller & Sharon Miller Ross

Michael Basha

September 21, 2011

My condolences to the Chavis family...I just wanted to say that Tommy was an absolute gentleman in every sense of the word. I had the pleasure of playing him competitively several times over the years, and Tommy was always cordial and helpful to me. We always chatted after our matches about this and that...what shot we should have taken and what safety didn't quite work, whatever the situation he always had a kind word for me..much love my friend...until then.

Barry Dennis

September 20, 2011

Wallace and Family, thinking of you during your time of grief and praying for peace and strength. With deepest sympathy!! RIP Tommy!!

Linda Chavis

September 20, 2011

Praying that God will give the family the strength & peace they need at this sad time as only HE can.

Misty Chavis

September 20, 2011

Farewell my friend you're leaving
It's time for you to go
Your friendship was a blessing
And I will miss you so
We Shared so many secrets
You brightened up my days
You brought me so much happiness
With your kind and loving ways
You lifted up my spirits
When I was feeling blue
No matter what was happening
You knew just what to do
We ran between the raindrops
And walked beneath the sun
Ran barefoot in the summertime
And oh, we had such fun
Through all the ups and downs of life
The good times and the sad
From our teen age days to Golden years
The best friend I ever had
God is here to take you home
Now you and I must part
I love you and forever
You will live within my heart...
The Pain of you not being here is so deep it can not even be touched!
R.I.P. my dear Tommy. My prayers are with you Mama, Barbara,Sister, Wallace, Ernest & Teddy . I love you always... Misty Chavis

frank monroe

September 20, 2011

Tommy i will miss you. one day we will meet again. Was always and will always be your friend. your pool buddie frank.

September 20, 2011

Sure going to miss you buddy,and my prayers to the family. Mike Matthews

Jack Aiken

September 20, 2011

Deepest sympathies to the Chavis family during this time of such great loss.

Joyce Wagster

September 19, 2011

You know we love you all so much! We will see you tomorrow...He is in great hands though he will be very missed...what a loving family you all are and how blessed you all are to have each other...Tommy took all of that love with him..

Violet Barber

September 19, 2011

R.I.P. Tommy. You always brought a smile to my face every time you came in.You were and still are one of a kind. Hope when we meet again we can play some 9ball.Love Ya. My prayers are with your family.

Ronnie & Glenda Atkins

September 19, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Tommy was a true friend and a great man. We will miss him dearly.

tonya coggins

September 19, 2011

Prayers go out to the family of Tommy..His kind and gentle voice, his positive attitude, and his great spirit will be missed!!

jackie and james corley

September 19, 2011

Tommy, we are truly going to miss you man!! You were a one of a kind person, always in good spirits and brought much happiness to everyone around you. It was great to see you just a few months back. I know we will see you again one day in heaven. remembering all the great times we had together playing pool & you tought me a lot! we love you and miss you dearly! rest in peace my friend (family).

jason sharpe

September 19, 2011

Our prays are with the family.

Lesia McKenzie

September 19, 2011

We all have a new guardian angel smiling down upon us. I am so very sorry for your loss. Have no doubt I loved this man dearly. I will never be able to repay all that he has done for me. Because of him and his encouragement, I am who I am today. I will never forget this wonderful man. Praying so much for the family that is truly suffering his loss. He's smiling down on us now and will until we see him on the other side. I love you all.

September 19, 2011

"May God's arms of comfort wrap around you at this time. Lean on Him for help and healing. May your memories of Tommy bring you peace and comfort." Vern & Sue Pedelty families (Mason City, IA) family of Debbie & Ernie

gee&yvonne parker

September 19, 2011

To the Chavis family, we are so sorry to hear about Tommy.Just know that if the Lord brings you to it he will bring you though it, it will take time but with the help of family and friends it will get easier. Our prayers are with you.

Danny Wells

September 19, 2011

You will always be remembered Tommy. We had many battles on the pool tables for many years. I will miss you and hope they have a 9 ball in heaven baby so you will feel right at home. Wallace and Ernie I know you miss him and know that I am thinking of you. God bless!!

Cliff and Becky Latimer

September 19, 2011

With our deepest sympathy and prayers for the family. We were shocked, we thought you were still living it up in Vegas. May you rest in peace our friend.

September 19, 2011

May God Bless you and your family, in this time of sorrow! Thinking of you all in my prayers! Sabrina Chavis

Lois Woodard

September 19, 2011

Tommy, you will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Tommy and Penny Bryant

September 19, 2011

You will be missed dearly,and you was one awesome friend to have known. You will never be forgotten,and I know that when all of your friends play pool,your great advice will be remembered forever.We love ya Tommy RIP and god bless your family in this time of sorrow.

Allison E. Cottros

September 19, 2011

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

Steven Strickland

September 19, 2011

U will be missed around the billiards scene. You were the nicest guy I ever met!! We love ya Tommy! R I P

Larry D. Lloyd

September 19, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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