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Thomas Platt Obituary
North Myrtle Beach
Thomas Eugene Platt, 77, died Sunday, March 10, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born on June 10, 1935 in Little River, SC, he was the son of the late Oscar F. and Bertha Thomas Platt.
Mr. Platt had a great love for the ocean and fishing. He was founder and owner of Eugene Platt's Seafood. He never met a stranger and helped anyone who needed it. He was a great husband, father and grandfather.
Mr. Platt is survived by his wife of 46 years, Evelyn Berry Platt of North Myrtle Beach; three sons, Timmy E. Platt (Jennifer), Eddie Platt, Stevie Platt; three daughters, Tiffany Platt Suggs (Wayne), Cherie Platt Jackson (Tripp), Rebecca McGee; 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, March 13 at Lee Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Thursday in Lee Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Jim Mezick will officiate. Burial will follow at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Family Council of Loris Extended Care, 3620 Stevens Street, Loris, SC 29526 Attn: Pete Burroughs.
A message of condolence may be sent to [email protected].
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Platt
Sponsored by The Loving Family of Thomas Eugene Platt.
jeannette c. white
March 16, 2013
may GOD always be with you and the family hold on to God hand and all will be just fine.
March 16, 2013
To the Platt Family: My sincere love and sympathy to all of you. Gene fought a long and honorable battle with his health conditions. I have known him for many years and my late husband, Arnold Parker, considered him one of his Cherry Grove fishing "buddies", and of course we would never think of buying fish and seafood from anywhere but Platt's Seafood. The net-pulling on the beach will always be one of my families' fondest memories! May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Jean P. Parker
March 14, 2013
My mom, sister, and I got to know Mr. Eugene at the Extended Care Center. Our mom, Mrs. Volie Cameron is a patient there and her room was near his. He was always such a pleasure to talk to. He was happy and positive all the time. We are all so sorry for your family's loss in his passing. We will keep you all in our prayers in the days ahead, and we already miss him at ECC. He did love his Diet Cokes, didn't he? Wishing you all peace and comfort.
Jeanne Cameron Ray
Frankie Cameron Jones
Volie Cameron
Helen Soles, lpn
March 13, 2013
Mrs. Platt and family,
I was honored to be one of Mr. Platt's caregivers at ECC over the past few years, and enjoyed knowing him. He would quite often ask me, "Did you and your husband go out to eat this week?" He often gave me recommenda-tions which we enjoyed. He always had a smile and laugh for me. I will miss him.
Gone...to be in God's keeping.
Wade and Kathy Fulmer
March 13, 2013
Sending you all our heartfelt sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Georgiana Vereen
March 13, 2013
Dear Platt Family ,
Growing up in Ocean Drive I remember riding my horse on the beach in the fall when the spot were running. I could always count on a spot sandwich from Mr. Platt . He let me poke around in the nets and never ran me off . Such great memories ! We have truly lost a part of history , but he lives on in the fine family left behind. All of you are dear to me , love Georgie
GEORGE EMERSON
March 13, 2013
To all the Platt family... from our family. From my children and grand children you will be missed. Maybe you and my dad can enjoy a cigar one more time.
You will be missed by MANY!
George Emerson, Jr. & family.
Carolyn Hardwick Scabery
March 13, 2013
The love and devotion of Evelyn and all the family says all that needs to be said of Eugene and the life he has lived. He was a good man, a hard worker, kind and generous to all.
I remember as a teenager coasting into his Esso station on Main Street with an empty tank and an empty wallet. Instead of the couple dollars worth of gas I asked for on credit, he insisted I go ahead and fill my car. I never forgot his trust in me and I am sure he did that for many others.
I will keep you in my prayers.
Jacki & Billy Long
March 13, 2013
To all the Platt family, your in our thoughts and prayers and we all know Eugene is in a better place now with no more pain and suffering and surrounded by the beauty and peace of heaven, he is your guardian angel looking over you. And may god bring peace to all of you.
Wendy Todd- Dorman
March 12, 2013
To the platt family so sorry to here bout ugene he is in heaven now god has took h home to be in a better place he's resting in peace! Just be strong be there it's hard but god will help u through . Love all of u!
March 12, 2013
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. The DePass family in Rock Hill.
Heath Platt
March 12, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with my family. North Myrtle Beach has lost a legend, and he will be sorely missed. Just know that God has taken him into his arms, and that he will be watching over you.
Alice Cox
March 12, 2013
Evelyn and family ,sorry for your loss my heart feels for you all. memories i will never forget. Him and that blue truck in 2ft of snow humming down the road to get me for work. he will be missed dearly .
Judy Wooten
March 12, 2013
Dear Mrs. Platt and Family, I was very sorry to learn of Mr. Platt's passing. Mr. Platt and my dad, William B. Hardee, were neighbors at the Nursing Home in Loris. My Dad enjoyed the fish fry Mr. Platt would have every year at the Nursing Home. As a child, I remember going with my Dad to his business to get fish. Fond memories. May God give you strength. May the memories provide you peace and comfort. Judy Hardee Wooten
Steve Cox
March 12, 2013
Cheri, Timmy, Tiffany, and Ms. Evelyn,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. As you know, I've known Eugene for quite some time (growing up in the Cherry Grove Section) and I have many fond memories of him at the store. My earnest prayer is that God will wrap his loving arms around each of you and comfort you during this much difficult time. If either of you need anything, please do not hesitate to call me.
Chip & Rachel Davis
March 12, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of your loss Sunday. Rachel and I send our prayers to the entire Platt family and send our love. V/R Chip/Rachel
Sump and Punkin Strickland
March 12, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you upon the loss of Eugene. He was a friend of many. I always enjoyed talking with him. He always took time to stop and talk. North Myrtle Beach has lost another of their own. May God be with you.
U. A. Johnson
March 12, 2013
My sincere sympathy and prayers are with
you now and always. Eugene was a good
man and had many many friends. He was
good to everyone. We all will miss him. Let
me know if I can help any of you. Sincerely,
your friend, U. A. Johnson.
Teresa Pope
March 12, 2013
Evelyn so sorry to hear of Eugene's passing. Have great memories of all of you when I lived there. Eugene gave Ben a job so we could stay at the beach. You and the kids were very special to me and I will be praying real hard for all of you.
The Fred Morris Family
March 12, 2013
In behalf of my entire family, thoughts & prayers are with Evelyn & family on the passing of a good man that was respected by many. We all will cherish our fond memories, especially those of us who grew up here around commercial fishing & Eugene Platt Fish Market. Mr. Eugene suffered for many years with poor health. However, his devoted & loving wife, Evelyn, and his special kids & grands, stood beside him through good times & bad. What a great family! The family can now take comfort knowing that Eugene suffers no more & is now in God's Loving Care as he rests in peace. Thoughts & prayrs are with the family. God bless each of you.
Alan and Mary Montey
March 12, 2013
Tim, Jennifer, Evelyn & family: Very sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Our deepest and sincerest sympathy.
Bobby and Lynn Strickland
March 12, 2013
Cheri, Timmy, Tiffany, and Ms. Evelyn, Bobby and I would like to express our sincere heart felt sympathies on the loss of Mr. Eugene. He was, is, and will alway be a living legend on this beach. There are some of us who will always cherish the memories of fishing and cooking right on the beach. May God's loving arms hold each one of you and support you during this time.
Brian & Helen Swinford-Meyer
March 12, 2013
Dear Evelyn & family, We are so so sorry to hear of Eugene passing and of your great loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this sad time. May God bless each of you and give you the courage and strength to get through this traumatic time. All our love, Brian & Helen Swinford-Meyer (South Africa)
Louise Doyle
March 12, 2013
Dear Ms Evelyn Iam so sorry to hear of Mr.Platt passing.I will always remember him and the family visit.God Bless. Love Louise.
March 12, 2013
So very sorry to hear about your loss. Paula Anderson Brothers Bank
Jeannene Bethea
March 12, 2013
Prayers for the family, with love and light...God Bless each of you, Eugene was loved by many. Andy, Jeannene Bethea and girls.
Kimberly & Anthony Vereen
March 12, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Eugene was a great man and father figure to many.Love you all.
March 12, 2013
I will miss Mr. Platt Deeply. He always brightened my day. So sorry for your loss.
Christina Booth & Family
March 12, 2013
I will miss Mr. Platt deeply. He always brightened my day.
Christina Booth & Family
Joy McLeod Johnson
March 12, 2013
Dear Family,
Hold your memories very close to your heart and take comfort in knowing that Eugene is "feeling" fine today! Love to all~
Glenn and Gail Thompson
March 12, 2013
To all of the Platt Family, We just wanted to say our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. We are so sorry to hear of Eugene's passing. He will be missed by many.
March 12, 2013
Please know I have you all in my thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of Mr. Platt and you all from childhood. I am very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Dana Taylor
Neal Palmer
March 12, 2013
I have know Eugene most of my life and have fond memories of him back when he had the ESSO gas station on main street as well as pulling nets with him in front of the Spanish Gallion in the fall.He was always a good man and part of the history of Ocean Drive and North Myrtle Beach . May he rest in peace and may God bring peace to his family.
Evelyn platt
March 12, 2013
Eugene, I love and miss you, Isn't Heaven wonderful? See you soon, mom
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