Dr. Thomas Wade Westmoreland
SPARTANBURG, SC-- Dr. Thomas Wade Westmoreland, 67, husband of Dianne Schlock Westmoreland, passed away on February 12, 2018.
He was born April 27, 1950, to the late William Pat and Estelle Pearson Westmoreland of Woodruff. Woodruff High School was his alma mater and he was a graduate of Presbyterian College and The Medical University of South Carolina in 1976. He served as a member of the County Medical Society.
Dr. Tom was an active member of Southside Baptist Church for 42 years. Throughout his many years, he served as a Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, Choir Member, and member of a men's quartet.
Dr. Tom was a dedicated physician and served the Spartanburg community for 40 years. He was the perfect example of a family doctor and devoted his life to serving his patients. He was beloved and respected by his family, friends, and colleagues for a life defined by deep intelligence, compassion, and integrity.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dianne, of 45 years; son Benjamin Thomas (Kristin) of Cumming, GA; daughter, Molly Westmoreland (Jason) O'Dell of Jonesville, SC. Pappy's grandchildren Steven Thomas and Coleman Bradley O'Dell, and Joseph Knox Westmoreland were the center of his life. He is also survived by his older brother, Gerald (Julia) Westmoreland of Woodruff.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Robert.
A memorial service will be held at Southside Baptist Church on Friday, February 16th at 3:00 followed by a gathering in the Family Life Center to offer condolences and celebrate Tom's life.
The family requests that memorials be made to the building fund at Southside Baptist Church, 316 S Church Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29306.
The family is at the home of Molly O'Dell.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.jmdunbar.com
Dunbar Funeral Home
& Crematory

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Published by Spartanburg Herald-Journal from Feb. 15 to Feb. 16, 2018.

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March 7, 2019

It is with sadness that we recently learned of Dr. Westmoreland's death. What a physician! He served our family for many years and will always be remembered for his compassion and sincerity. He made you feel as though you were his only patient for the day. He was wonderful to my parents, Milton and Madge Carpenter. When I became caregiver of my parents he was so understanding and caring. There will never be another Dr. Thomas Westmoreland. No one could ever feel his place. He loved his family so much and spoke of you often. What wonderful memories you must have. With a heart of gratitude for having known him we express our sincere sympathy. Wayne and Carolyn Childers, Gaffney, S C

Ronnie Blanton

June 6, 2018

So sad to hear of the departing of my dear friend and doctor Thomas. For 23 years it was always a pleasant time spent with him,we laughed and cried together. May the God of all comfort grant his family the peace of the Lord Jesus in every way, I will look for him in heaven.

Daisy and Tony A.

March 10, 2018

We will never forget you. Thank you for being a wonderful doctor and friend to us. Our deepest condolences to your family.

March 2, 2018

To the family of Dr. Thomas Westmoreland:
It has been my pleasure to have had Dr. Westmoreland serve as my primary care physician for the past 30 years up to the date of his retirement. During the time while I was under his care I feel that he had a substantial influence in molding my personal life as well as being my primary health care physician. Dr. Westmoreland was one of the few remaining PCP's who actively listened and interactively communicated with his patients. While other PCP's have the potential to be great, there will never be "another" Dr. Westmoreland. I have privately grieved over his untimely death, however, I want to encourage his family & friends to accept God's will, and rejoice in knowing that he is fully healthy now and is eagerly awaiting for his fellow Christian's to join him in heaven. This is a central concept for all believers to allow the Holy Spirt of God to comfort you and give you His peace that far exceeds our understanding.
I am so glad that I followed my heart and specifically told him the depth of my gratitude for him being my primary health care physician and his influence in my life as a human being.

Jeffrey Scott Ford
5 Orchard Lane
Inman, SC 29349

Jessie and Lynn Powell

February 21, 2018

DR Westmoreland was a brilliant, caring , and kind physician to us for many years. He was also a cherished friend. As a former RN I believe you have to be "called" to be a doctor or nurse. You can't make people be sympathetic or empathetic. It's something within you. Dr Westmoreland possessed those virtues. He guided us through many health issues with great concern for our well being. You could talk to him about anything and he truly listened. Thank you to his precious family who shared him with us for so many years. Our loving thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was a precious Christian man both inside and out. We will miss him so very much, but we were so very blessed to have known him. His passing is a great loss for the entire community. He touched so many lives. Jessie and Lynn Powell

margaret dunbar

February 19, 2018

DR.WESTMORELAND WAS A SWEET DOCTOR and the staff where so sweet I been prey for his family from Margaret Spartanburg

Mattie Kennedy

February 19, 2018

My most deepest condolences to Dr. Westmoreland's family and friends. I had the honor and the joy of working with Dr. Westmoreland at Converse Heights when his primary nurse was on leave. He will always be remembered for his kindness and the love he showed for each of his patients and his staff.

Janice Higginbotham

February 17, 2018

I just read of Dr. Tom's passing and I am crying now. I am so shocked and sad. Dr. Tom was my doctor for almost my whole life and he was one of the most kind, patient persons I ever known. I just spoke to him last Sunday as he was sitting with 2 of his grandsons at Red lobster right after church. I said. Dr. Tom I'm have a new doctor since you retired but I still just love you.He smiled his wonderful reassuring smile and said "Good." I am so glad he was able to spend time with his family after he retired. He spent his life caring for others and he had the most wonderful singing voice.He will be a blessing now in heaven and he will sing with the angels for his Lord Jesus until we can all see Dr. Tom again. To his family, I am so very sorry. May Jesus hold you close and show you His comfort just as Dr. Tom healed us and loved all his patients during his wonderful life. We will all miss him so much. God bless all of you, his family. Jan Higginbotham

Donna Bishop

February 17, 2018

Dr Westmoreland was the kindest,more caring person I have ever known he was therefore parents Mr. And Mrs. George "Red" DOTY. They talked of the good old days and my dad's boxing career . He never was too busy to want to talk. I felt sad when he retired but happy for him, he talked loving of his family and patients. He will be missed by so many

Dianne Rice

February 17, 2018

Dr. Tom was my physician from the time he began his practice until his retirement. He was more than a doctor, I considered him a friend. Deepest condolences to his entire family. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Bethani Smith

February 17, 2018

Dr. Westmoreland is a wonderful, gentle and kindest doctor I have ever met. To Dr. Westmoreland family, I am so sorry and praying for you. Hugs ♥

Julie Riggs

February 17, 2018

Praying for this family. Had the pleasure of being one of Dr. Westmoreland's patients for many years. He will be greatly missed.

Glen Mckenzie

February 16, 2018

Dr.Westmoreland was a great doctor and friend and my thoughts and prayers are with all his family.

Martha Davis

February 16, 2018

He was my doctor and friend for the whole time he practiced.My family loved him and respected him .I'm so sorry to loose him.But he's in
A better place with our Lord and savior.

February 16, 2018

HE was a great physician. He cared about his patients. I know because I was one of them. May you rest in peace Dr. Westy. It breaks my heart to lose a friend and physician. May you rest in peace and my prayers for the family.

Evelyn & Fred Taylor

February 16, 2018

Dianne, Ben & Molly,
We were so sorry to read of Thomas's passing.
He was truly a great man. Loved the Memory Video.

Norm Kramer

February 16, 2018

We have truly lost a great man...and heaven has gained another angel.Tom has been my doctor and friend since I moved here in 85 till he retired.I was truly saddened to hear of his passing.My heart goes out to the family as i know he will truly be missed. Norm Kramer

Jerry and Sheila Keeter

February 16, 2018

We are saddened by your loss. Dr Westmoreland was not only our doctor but our friend. The community will certainly miss him. He gave so much of himself. Praying for your family during this time.

February 16, 2018

Our condolences to the family & prayers for all. Tim, Lynne & Owen Allen

Linda Walker

February 16, 2018

Dianne, Ben, Molly,
My prayers are with you. Dr. Tom was the BEST. He was a true Southern gentleman who loved God, family, and patients.

Ann Crow

February 16, 2018

Dr. Wesrmoreland was one of the kindest and smartest that I ever had the chance to work with. It was truly a pleasure! He will be sorely missed.

Linda Walker

February 16, 2018

Dianne. Ben, and Molly,
My prayers are with you. Dr. Tom was the BEST. He was a true Southern gentleman who loved God, family and patients.

Jerry&Cyndi Morton

February 16, 2018

Dianne we are so saddened by yours and your family's loss. The video is beautiful. You,your children, and grandchildren was loved so much by him. May God wrap his arms around each of you as the days pass by.

Martha Ann Brown

February 16, 2018

Dianne, I'm so sorry to hear about Thomas. It makes me really sad we lost touch through the years. Thomas and I were close as children cousins. So many happy memories. Praying for you and your family.

February 16, 2018

Dr Tom was our family for years. He saw my parents, my children and myself. He always called my daughter his "goat milk baby". Our community has lost a great man. Paula

February 16, 2018

We were saddened to hear of the death of our former Spartanburg Doctor and friend. We loved knowing your family and pray that God will grant you all strength as you cherish the loving memories. What a beautiful legacy he leaves.
Don and Libby McElduff, Mt. Pleasant, SC

Monica Goforth

February 16, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Karen Wippel

February 16, 2018

Dr Westmoreland was our family doctor for many years.He was more than our doctor though.He became a very dear friend.His care,compassion and true love for his patients was remarkable.Whenever you were there no matter how busy he may have been you were his only concern at that time.He never rushed you or made you feel that your concerns were too little to address.His family meant everything to him and I will never forget praying with him during Molly's illness and how proud he was of his children and then the grandchildren.I will never find another family doctor like him.I miss him and will be praying for his family

Laura Stanhope and Fredda Coleman

February 16, 2018

Dianne and family,
So sorry to hear about Thomas' passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Ben and Molly.

Donna , mike Cloninger

February 16, 2018

He was our Doctor .He was a Doctor who would talk to you and listen. He will surely be missed . He really loved his family.

Susan Sinclair

February 16, 2018

Our hearts are heavy today Dr.Westmoreland was our Doctor for 33 years and we love him.He always had a simle and made you laugh. He was very proud of his family we loved to talk, he was not only a doctor but a friend. Our hearts go out to you along with our prayers.Wayne and Susan Sinclair, Chelsea Barnes

Frances & Ken Bradley

February 15, 2018

My mother worked at BJ Workman when Dr. Westmoreland worked their emergency room many weekends. We lived no very far from his family. He was a wonderful, compassionate doctor and Woodruff was very proud of him. You are in our prayers and may God bless you with many many wonderful memories.

February 15, 2018

Dr, Tom was our dr from the late 1970s until he retired. Such a warm and genuinely compassionate doctor. A dear man who will be so missed. We were blessed to have known him and know that he has pulled up a chair and is chatting w/ new friends in Heaven. God bless his family in their loss, Tom, Linda, and Ryan Poag.

Grayson Padgett

February 15, 2018

Dr. Westmoreland was my doctor since I was in high school and I love him. He sat, talk, and listened before beginning your visit and he always remembered I was a teacher. Many thoughts and prayers for you all during this difficult time.

February 15, 2018

Diane, Ben, Molly and Family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our Thoughts and Prayers!! Mike and Melissa McEachern

February 15, 2018

So very sorry to hear this sad news. dr. Westmoreland was a wonderful friend and physician. my thoughts and prayers are with the family. frances e watts

February 15, 2018

DR. Westmoreland was my family physician for many years as well as my grandmother and mother. He was compassionate and a friend. He always pulled up his chair and talked to you on a one on one basis and took his time. There was always a gentle spirit about him. DR. Westmoreland used his judgement in an issue I had---I am living today. PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY OF THIS FINE MAN. Rita E Watts-Lawter

Gordon and Debbie Summey

February 15, 2018

Dear Dianne and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and for the world's loss. Tom was our doctor for 30 years and we were saddened when he retired but so happy for him as he was excited to get to spend more time with his beloved family. The world is a little dimmer for his loss. While he was very dedicated to his patients he was more concerned with you as a person and that great talent he shared with the world. We pray that God will surround you all in his love to help you through this tragic loss of a wonderful man who has left us way too soon.

Raymond & Cynthia Cantrell

February 15, 2018

You Was Not Only Our Doctor, But Our Friend.
We Will Miss You Dearly. Our Thoughts And
Prayers Are With The Family

Maria Bates

February 15, 2018

We have so many memories of Molly from Parkwood and have always thought so highly of her and your family. Praying for you all at this difficult time.
~The Bates Family

Elaine and Bill Haltiwanger

February 15, 2018

My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. He was a wonderful man. If you need someone to talk to I'm here.Love Elaine And Bill Haltiwanger

Lynn Huntington

February 15, 2018

So sorry to hear this! He was a very loving doctor and caring man! He will be missed.

Elaine Haltiwanger

February 15, 2018

Dianne, Sorry for your lost. He will be remembered always.

John and Tari Nodine

February 15, 2018

Our hearts are so full of sadness today. Dr. Tom was our family doctor for 30 years. We loved him and are so sorry for the families loss. He loved you and spoke of you each time we visited.

Johnny Jennings

February 15, 2018

Prayers and condolences for the Westmoreland family.

capra taylor

February 15, 2018

Dr. Westmoreland was one of the best doctors I have ever encountered. His genuine warmth and caring toward his patients placed him in all of our hearts. Your family is in our prayers. Thank you Dr Westmoreland for everything.

Bob and Helen Morrow

February 15, 2018

Dr. Westmoreland you were the best. You served your patients with dignity and honor. I always enjoyed my visits with you at your office. I enjoyed hearing your laughter as you made your rounds with your patients. May you Rest In Peace. Thanks again for all you did to cure my ills or accidents. Bob and Helen

Mary Carlton

February 15, 2018

Sorry For your loss Dianne and family... I'm sure he will be greatly missed.

February 15, 2018

Dr. Westmoreland was not only our doctor for many many years but was also someone that we were honored to call friend. He was always there to listen. My prayers are with his family and friends. Dr. Tom was truly an inspiration.

Cindy and Dorothy Wofford

Merrie Likes

February 15, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Dr. T's passing. He was not only a great doctor, but a kind generous, loving friend who will be missed beyond belief. I know he was met with the words "Well done, my good and faithful servant". Prayers for you all.

Darrell & Debbie Beech

February 15, 2018

On Monday this earth lost a wonderful God fearing man. He was a great doctor and friend to many. If you had the pleasure of knowing him you knew that he loved God, his wife, his children, and the grandchildren. He was so looking forward to spending more time with each of them. Dianne, Ben, and Molly, we pray that God will give each of you His Peace that passes all understanding. May you rest on the arms of God during this time. Holdfast to all the memories in your hearts knowing that your husband, father, and Papa loved each and everyone of you so much. Heavens gain is our loss but oh what a beautiful angel it has now. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you now and in the days to come. God bless and keep you and may His balm bathe your hurting hearts.

Chris Williams

February 15, 2018

I don't have the words to describe how much Dr. Westmoreland meant to me. He was my doctor all my life until he recently retired. He would sit and talk about any and everything and he always knew what to do or what to say. He will definitely be missed by many. My prayers go out to his family.

Sheila Miller

February 15, 2018

Not only a great doctor who listened but a friend. You will be missed.

Jerry Sanders

February 15, 2018

Prayers to all the family at this time of sorry. Tom was more than a DR. to so many people.He was also a friend. You looked forward to appointment just for the visit. He was a big man with a gentle heart, will be missed by many.

Kellyn Provance

February 15, 2018

May God be with Molly and your family as we know you are with Him today.

Margie Starnes

February 15, 2018

My prayers are with you during this time of loss. I have good memories of Thomas from Woodruff High School. May God give you comfort and peace.

Linda Stribble Clardy

February 15, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Tina Hughes

February 15, 2018

What a wonderful man and doctor! You will be missed. Rest In Peace Dr. Westmoreland.

Sandie moore jones

February 15, 2018

So sorry for your lose he was my family Dr since i was 16 he was wonderful and loving he always cared and and helped me he will be missed

Jennifer Sprouse

February 15, 2018

Dr. Westmoreland was my physician from my early teens until my late twenties and he was amazing. Always with a smile on his face and a heart to listen to his patients he was a special man. My heart goes out to his family and my husband Thomas and I send our prayers for the days to come.

Ron, Linda, Joe & Josh Morgan

February 15, 2018

Dianne Ben and Molly we are very sorry for your loss and pray that God will keep his mighty hand on your shoulder

Rosa Seay

February 15, 2018

Dianne, I was totally shocked to read this sad, sad news. Thomas was such a wonderful person. Please know that you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of more people than you'll ever know. He was loved.

suzy starnes

February 15, 2018

Molly and family,
So sorry for the loss of this good person. He lived just up the road from me and was my school bus driver.I always have such fond memories of Ma Estelle, Gerald, Thomas and Robert. Ma had such a sweet spirit that carried on to her sons. I pray God gives you peace and comfort in the coming days. My prayers are with you all.

Suzy Ravan Starnes

Nora Moore

February 15, 2018

I pray God's presence will be of comfort to all of us during this period of mourning. We rejoice in God's saving grace and love for Tom, as he stands in God's presence, and for us, who will miss Tom's beautiful soul.

Diane Brockman

February 15, 2018

Dianne and family, I am sad to read of your loss. May God bless and keep you. I have good memories of Thomas at Bellview and at Woodruff High. You are in my prayers.

The Staff of J. M. Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory

February 15, 2018

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

February 14, 2018

Dr.Westmoreland Family We are shocked and saddened to hear of Dr.Westmoreland's passing.Our deepest condolences to each of you.He was a great man and will be missed.He loved his family so much and would talk about how proud he was of you and how blessed he was to have each of you in his life.A true southern gentleman that loved people and his family most of all.Our prayers will be with you. Sid,Joan & Kristen Loftis

David & Norma Blanton

February 14, 2018

Dianne, Ben, & Molly,
We join the many who are praying for you and who are grieving with you in this time of pain and loss. Tom embodied a true servant spirit to all he met. His humble, gentle character will be cherished and remembered by all who have been impacted by his life and ministry. We wish we could be with you on Friday, but we are in another place that Tom loved and where he made a difference. We along with Matthew & Ashley, and the Stones send our heart felt love and prayers to you.

Suzanne Case

February 14, 2018

Dianne and family, Thomas was such a dear man. I can only imagine the depth of your loss. Healing mercies, Suzanne & Rich Case

Susan Cogdell

February 14, 2018

Dianne, Benjamin, and Molly, I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and he was so caring and kind. He loved all of so much.

Kathy McEachern

February 14, 2018

Dianne and family- I am so sorry to hear of Thomas passing. I will keep you all in my prayers. Kathy McEachern

John & Karen Coleman

February 14, 2018

We are saddened to hear of your great loss Dianne. Our deepest condolences.

Dan and Kathy Bowman

February 14, 2018

Dear Dianne and family,
We were so sorry to hear of this, truly saddened by the news. Tom was such a gentle and encouraging man. So well equipped to minister to people physically and spiritually. We have and will continue to pray for you over coming days. Blessings.

Shelly Spivey

February 14, 2018

I was heartbroken when I heard. My deepest condolences to the family. Dr. Westmoreland was my doctor from the time I was a baby until he retired. I only have fond memories of visits even when I was sick he always made me laugh and always had the right words for the right moment. When he learned that my husband and I were infertile, he cried with me. Truly this world is a lesser place without him.

Cynthia Wyatt

February 14, 2018

Dr. Westmoreland was the sweetest, most kindhearted physician that cared for his patients. The last time I saw him was when Dr. Coley was not in the office, so I saw Dr. Westmoreland that was December 2011. He was an awesome doctor and will be greatly missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very difficult time. Just lean on Jesus and He will give you the strength and peace of mind to get through this. Just know that Dr. Tom will be watching over all of his family and 1 day you will see him again. God Bless You All..

Gail Mathis Downs

February 14, 2018

My condolences to your family. I knew Tom very well and worked with him, in his first years in Spartanburg. One of the nicest, sweetest men in the world. He will be missed by many. Wishing you God's comfort and blessings as you face the days ahead.

Brenda Parham Lawrence

February 14, 2018

So many whole families have/were medically cared for by this wonderful doctor. What a man he was .. loving his family, his church family and his patients family. He wrote a "good-bye" letter to his patients about his new full-time job as "papa" .. well ole friend, you rest now and we'll ALL see you again.

Jane Abernathy Dickerson

February 14, 2018

My deepest condolences to your family. What a legacy of love and compassion Dr. Tom leaves with us. May God in His infinite mercy grant you all peace and comfort.

Henya Betras

February 14, 2018

Dianne, Ben and Molly,
Our love and thoughts are with your family. Tom was a great doctor very nice neighbor and such a good person. I am so sorry for your loss.

Edward,Sherrie Metcalf

February 14, 2018

So sorry for your loss. All our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. W was our family physician for 35 years; one of the best! He will be missed by many.

Joseph Sette

February 14, 2018

Your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Dr. Tom was our family physician for many years and his care and compassion will never be forgotten.

February 14, 2018

Dianne We are so sad for you and your family. Our prayers are for all.

Judy Cash and David Cash

February 14, 2018

Tom will be missed by many. He was a compassionate doctor and friend to us. I feel like we knew you,Diane ,your children and grandchildren. All was a joy to him . He told us about the grandboys adventures , and concerns when Molly was undergoing test. About his other family members. I first met Tom at Spartanburg General Hospital. His first day on 6C . He said it was his first day there. 1973. Prayers for all of you.

Thomas Ray Wood

February 14, 2018

Dianne sorry to hear of Thomas death. Prayers to you and your children and grandchildern.

Steve, Elaine, Jessica Steading

February 14, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. He wasn't just our doctor, but a good friend.

Lori Crockett

February 14, 2018

Words cannot express how sorry I am to learn of the passing of this wonderful man. I had the privilege of being his patient for many, many years and although he was my doctor, I also considered him my friend. He always had a twinkle in his eye and was such a shining light in this world. I was so lucky to have known him. Prayers for his family during this very difficult time.

Wanda Crawley

February 14, 2018

To the family-I am so very sorry for your loss. Being Dr. Toms nurse for 17 years was a pleasure. He was such a great doctor and friend. He will be missed by so many but his memories will carry on. RIP Dr. Tom.

Susan Putnam

February 14, 2018

Dianne and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers continuing for all of you. Dianne, I would love to reconnect with you. Perhaps you could private message me on facebook. Susan Patterson Putnam

Jimmy Reese

February 14, 2018

So sorry for your loss. All our thoughts and prayers are with the family. He was a great doctor and family man. Dr Thomas was truly one of a kind and he will truly be missed by many.

Mike & Suzanne Ponder

February 14, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. Tom cared for all of our family for many years. He was a dedicated, Christian man, who took time with every patient he served. Heaven's choir has gained another beautiful soul.

Polly Holcomb

February 14, 2018

Truly a wonderful person.he will be missed.

Shannon Reese

February 14, 2018

Praying for his family. He was a great man and doctor. He was loved by many and will truly be missed.

Polly Holcomb

February 14, 2018

So very sorry for the families loss.he was a wonderful man and doctor.he will truly be missed

David and Tammie Matthews

February 14, 2018

We pray that your memories will be sweet and your heart will be filled with peace. Great friend and great doctor! We love you all!