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Arthur Herbert "Doc" Lachicotte Jr.
1926 - 2022
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1926
DIED
2022
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Arthur Lachicotte Obituary
September 20, 1926 - April 24, 2022
Pawleys Island, South Carolina - Arthur Herbert "Doc" Lachicotte, Jr. passed away at home on April 24, 2022. Born in Manning, South Carolina, Doc was the son of the late Virginia Ingram Wilson and Arthur Herbert Lachicotte. He grew up at Waverly Plantation, fishing and hunting the creeks and rivers of the Waccamaw Neck. When his parents opened the original Hammock Shop in 1938, Doc and his friend Joe Ford made all the hammocks, and Ed Brown made the hammock sticks.
After graduating from Winyah High School in Georgetown, Doc went to Clemson College and served in the US Army in Japan. Doc was a member of the 1948 Clemson football team under Coach Frank Howard. He graduated with a BS in Horticulture from Clemson in 1949, and returned to Pawleys Island where he started many businesses over the years. From hammocks and landscaping to real estate, Doc was a true salesman.
Doc was outgoing, generous, a storyteller and a great jitterbugger. He enjoyed introducing newcomers to the joys of flounder fishing and shrimping in North Inlet.
He was active in leadership roles at All Saints, Waccamaw and The Abbey, serving as Senior and Junior Warden, the Vestry and Stewardship. He represented the Diocese of South Carolina as a delegate to the national convention several times. He was transformed at a Cursillo weekend in 1979 and devoted himself to spreading the Gospel.
Doc was named to the Myrtle Beach Golf Hall of Fame for his work in developing Wachesaw Plantation, Caledonia Golf and Fish Club and True Blue Golf.
He was a member of the Winyah Indigo Society, Georgetown Cotillion, Mayor of North Inlet, member of Brookgreen Gardens Board of Trustees, Santee Cooper Customer Advisory Council, Clemson University Board of Visitors, and served on the boards of the Georgetown County Water and Sewer District, Georgetown Marine Institute, and the Horry-Georgetown Technical College Foundation.
Doc was named a South Carolina Economic Development Ambassador for Georgetown County in 2007. He was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Public Service from Coastal Carolina University in 2009 and the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010.
In an interview by the Georgetown County Library, Doc spoke about life on the Waccamaw Neck. "We've seen a lot of changes. This has been a good area to live in and raise a family. When I look around, I had to go to New York a couple of times to really appreciate what we had right here. I'm glad I grew up where I did...we have the freshwater river three miles from the salt water creek and the ocean. Not many places in the country have that. I think we live in a special place. I'm very fortunate to make a living, thank goodness. I think God has blessed us all."
He is survived by the love of his life, Martha Louise McDonald, his wife of 64 years; his daughters, Cecile L. Spivey (Steve), Virginia L. Aimar (Charles), and Louise Lachicotte; grandchildren, Daniel Spivey (Caroline), Lauren Spivey, Adam Paquette, Charles Aimar and Margaret Aimar, and great granddaughter Gibson Spivey. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by sisters Elizabeth L. Middleton and Alberta L. Quattlebaum.
The family will greet friends at The Abbey, 46 Gathering Lane, Pawleys Island, SC on Wednesday, May 4 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The family asks that you bring your best Doc stories with you.
A service in celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 5 at All Saints Church Waccamaw, 3560 Kings River Road, Pawleys Island, SC, followed by a reception in the ACTS building of the church. In honor of Doc, please wear something orange. If you happen to be a Carolina fan, a smidge of purple will do. :)
The service will be available for streaming online. Please check the All Saints web site, https://www.allsaintspawleys.org, closer to May 5 for a link.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial to one of Doc's favorite organizations would be appreciated:
The Abbey at Pawleys Island, 46 Gathering Lane, Pawleys Island, SC 29585, https://theabbeypawleysisland.com, 843-314-0277
All Saints Church, 3560 Kings River Road, Pawleys Island, SC 29585, https://www.allsaintspawleys.org, 843-237-4223
AMIkids Georgetown, P.O. Box 638, Georgetown, SC 29442, https://give.amikids.org/campaign/georgetown/c247038, 843-546-5478
Brookgreen Gardens, P.O. Box 3368, Pawleys Island, SC 29585-3368, https://www.brookgreen.org, 843-235-6000
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The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Lachicotte
Ed Fulton
December 2, 2022
A LONG TIME OF MY DADS AND ALSO A FRIEND OF MINE.HE WILL SURELY BE MISSED.
Margaret and Jeff Smolka
May 2, 2022
Doc was always so generous with his time ensuring that the next generations learned how to fish...
William and Doc 2012
Jud Davis
May 1, 2022
Doc was one fantastic gentleman, and he represented all that Clemson is and will be. Doc and I had some great times at Clemson and I have missed our communication these last few years. I was one of those Tigers on the '48 Gator Bowl team. Doc, you were one great manager.
Your family will sustain one another by remembering all the great memories they have.
Martha, and family, no one else can truly feel the loss of Doc, but may it help somehow today to know others care. Hope it will help ease your loss and bring some comfort --know that many thoughts are there in sympathy with you. God bless all the family.
Sincerely,
Jud and Fran Davis
Claudia Berner
May 1, 2022
This kind, gentle and inspirational man made our community a better place. My Mom and Dad worked closely with him to build their retirement home and neighborhood in Wachesaw Plantation. He was instrumental in not only building a future for them but to preserve the history of our beautiful community for generations to come.
.....Until we meet again.
Ronald & Violet Stine
April 30, 2022
We were saddened to hear about our dear friend "Doc", but we were honored to know him. We will miss him, but he is with Jesus now.
Peggy Deer McNay, Roswell, GA
April 29, 2022
I send love, prayers, and sympathy to Martha and their family. Have known Doc since I was a small child living at Woodville Plantation and a neighbor nextdoor to The Hammock Shop. He was a good man from an outstanding Pawley's family and married a wonderful Martha. He will be greatly missed. Peggy
Lucy Buxton
April 29, 2022
Hard to lose our amazing Doc who will be so missed at our Wilson Durant reunions. He was the patriarch. I send love to my cousins and to Martha Louise. I´m sure Doc and my father Julian are telling stories nonstop in Heaven!
DONALD D. CAMERON & Nancy R Cameron
April 29, 2022
Doc was one of a kind and we always felt welcomed by him and Martha.
john Poulos
April 29, 2022
Doc was ourClemson 1948 gator bowl football team manager who always administered and supplied uniforms ,gear and supervised the trainer.with bandages. You might say coach Howard´s asst to the dressing room.
We always had our gear even on trips to other areas.
He was a valuable asset to our team .
Always reliable , dependable ,friendly ,loved his team.
Ellen Lachicotte
April 28, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you.
Joseph Owens
April 28, 2022
For me, my Mother and Father, we loved Dear Doc and his Family. He was an affable Giant, who made Pawleys in all of its quaint arrogance and shabbiness, the epitome of grace and good taste. He will forever be in the Memory of true Carolinians.
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Jo Ann Dowdy
April 26, 2022
This man will be missed. But heaven´s gain must have the angels waving orange. Imagine the humble acceptance by Doc.
Hugh Efird
April 26, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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