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Thomas Fish Obituary

Thomas Michael Fish ELGIN Thomas Michael Fish, 61, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Northeast Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Born in Fort Benning, Ga., he was a son of Christel Bachmann Fish and the late Jesse A. Fish. Thomas was a graduate of Spring Valley High School. He served his country in the United States Navy and after which worked at Fish's Customs. He was a hardworking man, loving father, grandfather and brother. Surviving is his wife, Linda; sons, Michael Fish of Elgin, Jason (Bethany) Fish of Camden, Brandon (Kristen) Fish of Lexington; brother, Ron Fish of Columbia; sister, Shirley Welch of Lugoff; grandchildren, Savannah, Lillian, Jesse and Madison; nephew, Chris Fish of Columbia and niece, Nicole Welch. Please sign the online guest book at www.dunbarfunerals.com.

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Published by The State on Nov. 21, 2017.

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Barry Stein

November 25, 2017

R.I.P Brother

November 22, 2017

Gone but never forgotten
I shall remember you till the day we meet again.
God speed BIG brother
Love ya Ronnie

November 22, 2017

Dear Chris, Shirley, Ronnie & extended family. My sincere sympathy to all of you for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Though it's been many years since seeing you, I'll never forget you. Love to all. Shirley (Fish) Smith.

Lots of LOVE to the Newest Angel above

Nicole Welch

November 21, 2017

I love you Uncle Tommy. Gone too soon, but never forgotten!! I miss you terribly!!! You are starting a new journey and until we see each other again, this is not a good bye but see you later.
I LOVE YOU XOXOXO

Nicole (Nicki) =X

November 21, 2017

To a great guy and natural mechanic. I will miss our visits, and your dry sense of humor. Our deepest sympathies to your entire family.
Jeff and Peggy Miller

Cathy Brunson (sister-n-law)

November 20, 2017

Dear Linda and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Tommy, He was always fun to tease with when I came over to house, Don enjoyed bantering with him about the boys. Thoughts and Prayers to all of you,The boys will have a new angel to watch over them. He will be missed. Love Cathy and Family

Tami Goff-Chahine

November 20, 2017

Dear Linda and family,
I am very sorry to hear about Tom's passing. Lean on God for your comfort; he will comfort you. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim & Sandra Cecere

November 20, 2017

Dear Linda & family
We were so sorry to learn about the loss of Tommy He was certainly a great mechanic
May you have an new angel in heaven watching over you and family. Our prayers are with you during such a difficult time
Love Jim & Sandra Cecere
( aka Mr. C )

Christopher Fish

November 20, 2017

An uncle that was more like a big brother i will never forget you rest peacefully uncle Tommy

shirley welch

November 20, 2017

To a loving Brother whom i shall miss dearly
love always SIS xxooo

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