Thomas Desire "TD" Pawley, IV

Thomas Desire “TD” Pawley, IV, age 80, of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, at Capital Region Medical Center.

He was born January 27, 1944, the son of Dr. Thomas Desire Pawley, III and Ethel Louise (McPeters) Pawley.

Thomas received his Juris Doctorate from Harvard University.

TD worked in the private counsel sector for several years.   He was also active with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

During his younger years, TD was an Eagle Scout, played football and ran track for Jefferson City High School, was a member of the Honors Society in high school, and enjoyed being a DJ on Harbor Radio.  He attended Grace Episcopal Church where he served as an Acolyte.

Survivors include his brother, Lawrence "Larry" Austin Pawley, Jefferson City, MO; aunt, Gloria Pawley Martin, Upper Marlboro, MD; cousins, Harriette Pawley Fields, Silver Spring, MD; Melva Pawley Wharton, Roanoke, VA; Robert William Martin, Adelphi, MD; David Pawley Martin, New York, NY.  "TD" will also be missed by many other extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held 11 a.m. to 12 noon Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City.  A graveside service will follow at Hawthorn Memorials Gardens.

Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com