Thomas Elvin "Tommy" ChastainLaurensThomas Elvin "Tommy" Chastain, 82, of 508 East Main Street and husband of Margaret Mason Chastain passed away Friday, March 16, 2018, at his home.Born in Georgia, he was a son of the late Harvey Charles and Mattie Dilbeck Chastain. A faithful member of Second Baptist Church, he was also a member of the Knights of the King Sunday School class, and a choir member. A Mason and Shriner, Tommy was an active member of the McDonalds Coffee Club.In addition to his wife, he is survived by: his children, Don Simmons (Melody) of Shanghai, China and Julie Hughes (Mark) of Laurens; siblings, Emmett Chastain (Wilma) and Douglas Chastain (Cathy); sister-in-law, Constance Chastain; grandchildren, Billie Holmes Clarke, Anne Marie Moore Littrell (Corey), Sally Moore Williams, Bob Moore (Haley), Lee Simmons (Cyndi), Caroline Simmons Morrison (Corey), and Rachel Hughes; six great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by: his siblings, Parks Chastain, Geraldine Grubbs, Hildred Darnell, Charlotte Freeman, Harvey Chastain, Betty Johnson, and Patsy Shell.A committal service will be held at 2:00 pm, Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Forest Lawn Mausoleum with Military Honors followed by a memorial service at 3:00 pm, at Second Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. J.D. Shiflet.The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the memorial service.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 416 Fleming St., Laurens, SC 29360.Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.thekennedymortuary.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Tommy Chastain please visit our Sympathy Store.
Cemetery Details
Forest Lawn Mausoleum
765 East Main Street
SC, 29360
Gravside
MAR 18. 2:00 PM (EDT)
Forest Lawn Mausoleum
765 East Main Street
SC, 29360
Service
MAR 18. 3:00 PM (EDT)
Second Baptist Church
416 Fleming Street
Laurens, SC