With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Thomas Wilson, 81, of Georgetown, SC, widower of the late Shirley Wilson, who passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024.

Life Reflections

On Sunday, June 16, 2024, our hearts were deeply sadden by the passing of our loved one, Mr. Thomas Wilson, for God called him from labor in this earth.

Thomas was born on June 19, 1942 to the union of William Wilson and Carrie Moyd Wilson.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, three brothers, William, Edward and Robert; five sisters, Susan Lamb, Bert Bentley, Annie Mae Grant, Carrie Lee Gasque and Eva Jane Smith.

Thomas was educated in the public schools of Georgetown County, South Carolina.

For forty plus years he was employed with Leo Lambert Logging Company until he retired.

Thomas was a faithful member of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, where he was a devoted member of the male choir, doing what he loved to do most…..SING.

He also enjoyed deer hunting, gardening and doing different activities with his family

In 1962, Thomas was united in Holy Matrimony to Shirley Ann Funnie. His beloved wife of sixty-two years, preceded him in death on May 26, 2024.

Thomas leaves to cherish his loving memories: three sons, Thomas Wilson (Ann) of  Columbus, GA, Eric Wilson (Lucinda) and Jackie Wilson (Pamela); four daughters, Sandra McBride, Christene Ward (Darrell) of New Bern, NC, Keren Keith Heyward and Cyrl Lance (Walter); one granddaughter he reared as his own, Susananna Wilson, twenty-seven grandchildren, and eleven great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Gertrude Grimmage and Gardenia Trappier (Chappell) four sisters-in-law, Rosa Woodward of Georgetown, SC, Betty Dowdy (Jessie) of New Haven Connecticut, Imogene Getty and Rachel Funnye of Georgetown, SC; a special nephew, Solomon Wilson; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 878 Knowlin Road, Georgetown, SC from 12 P. M. to 8 P. M. only .

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Andrews, SC. 843-354-2292.