Thomas Marshall Shirah
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Thomas Marshall Shirah, 86, of Summerville, husband of Theresa Shirah, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022.
Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Friday, July 15, 2022 from 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 12 o'clock at Bethany United Methodist Church at 118 W 3rd S Street, Summerville, SC. Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery, 10 Cunnington Ave., Charleston, SC. Thomas was born on March 20, 1936 in Sumter, SC, son of the late James and Dorothy Shirah. He served in the US Armed Forces and the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a frequently seen figure either riding his bike or walking the Saw Mill Bike Path in downtown Summerville. He also enjoyed visiting the local establishments where he was known very well. He will deeply missed by all who knew him. Survivors in addition to his wife are: Son, Stephen Shirah (Mary); Grandchildren: Thomas Slade Shirah, Robert Augustus Shirah, and Marion Ardis Shirah; Siblings: Heywood Shirer and Virginia McDearis. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by siblings: Samuel Shirah, Sr., Bernard Shirah and Mildred Shirah. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040.