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Joseph D. Thomas

1958 - 2026

Joseph D. Thomas obituary, 1958-2026, Hilton Head Island, SC

BORN

1958

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

The Island Funeral Home & Crematory

4 Cardinal Road

Hilton Head, South Carolina

Joseph Thomas Obituary

Joseph D. Thomas

November 10, 1958 - February 26, 2026

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina - Joseph "Joe" Dickman Thomas passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 26, 2026.

A longtime resident of Hilton Head Island, Joe was a juggler and collector of all forms of memorabilia. He was also passionate about Apple technology and introduced its many features to others.

Joe was born November 10, 1958, as the middle son of Mary Aldwyth (formerly Mary D. Thomas) and Calhoun Thomas, Jr. He was predeceased by his father and his brother, William "Bill" Penland Thomas. He is survived by his mother, Mary Aldwyth, brother Calhoun "Reb" (Karen) Thomas, III, nieces Rebecca (Riley) Martin and Margaret (Ben) Horst, and their children.

The family will be having private services. islandfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Island Packet from Mar. 4 to Mar. 8, 2026.

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