WILMINGTON — Thomas Davis Chadwick Sr. 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, June 2, 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley Mae Chadwick; five children; two daughters-in-law; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, sister and oldest son.
He was born Nov. 27, 1932, in Wilmington, N.C., to Kathleen Buck Chadwick, Jacob James Chadwick, both of Wilmington, N.C.
He served proudly for 22 years in the U.S. Army and retired in 1972. He served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a parachute rigger in the army and made over 200 successful jumps throughout his career. He always told us boys that he was 7 feet tall when he joined the Army and retired 5 feet 9 inches because of jumping out of perfectly good air planes.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend to all who knew him. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and was always there to support them. He enjoyed woodworking, playing cards and telling bad jokes to anyone who would listen.
He was a blessing to everyone who knew him. He will be missed by all.
A celebration of Thomas’s life will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, at the Wilmington Funeral Chapel.
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