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MG Thomas Lee “Tommy” Sinclair

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Birth	:	22 Sep 1947 Union County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	17 Feb 2021 Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery, Union County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.7139500, -81.6192260
Description	:	Major General (Retired) Thomas Lee Sinclair, age 73, husband of Kathryn Bowers Sinclair of 1374 Meansville Rd., Union, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Sinclair was born in Union, September 22, 1947, a son of the late John Albert Sinclair and Gladys Lee Sinclair. He was a 1965 graduate of Union High School and continued his education by receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University, his Master’s in Education, and his EdS degree from Winthrop University. Mr. Sinclair also... Read More	Major General (Retired) Thomas Lee Sinclair, age 73, husband of Kathryn Bowers Sinclair of 1374 Meansville Rd., Union, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Sinclair was born in Union, September 22, 1947, a son of the late John Albert Sinclair and Gladys Lee Sinclair. He was a 1965 graduate of Union High School and continued his education by receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University, his Master’s in Education, and his EdS degree from Winthrop University. Mr. Sinclair also received a Master’s in Strategic Studies from the US Army War College. Mr. Sinclair was an active-duty veteran of the US Army and had retired after 38 years of service from the S.C. National Guard having obtained the rank of Major General. Throughout his military career he was awarded many commendations including the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal for his service during hurricane Hugo, the S.C. Palmetto Cross, the S.C. Meritorious Medal, and the S.C. Governor Unit Citation. He was honored to have spent half his career in command roles including Commander of the 4th 118 Infantry Battalion and 228th Signal Brigade. He retired after 27 years from the Union Co. School System having began his career as a teacher at Union High School moving on to serve as Principal of Sims Jr. High and serving as Assistant Superintendent of the Union Co. School District. He had also retired as Union County Supervisor. Mr. Sinclair was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. He was a Shriner and a member of the Union Masonic Lodge #75. He had served as President of the Union Civitan Club, was currently the Chairman of the Union Community Foundation and served as Commander of American Legion Post #22. He spearheaded the campaign to establish the Miracle League of Union Co. and served as an active Board member. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Libby S. Sailors and husband Shane of Union, and Kelly S. Dunlap and husband Lee of Anderson; a son, Tommy G. Sinclair and wife Katherine of Greenville; a sister, Rebekah S. Williams of Union; grandchildren, Blake, Grant, Maggie, Dillon, Hannah and husband Jordan, Davis, Walker, Allie, McCain and Mary Katherine. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mr. Sinclair was predeceased by a sister, Nina S. Greer and two brothers, Johnny Sinclair and Henry Sinclair. Funeral services with Military Honors and Masonic Rites will be held at 2:30 Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the Union Co. Stadium conducted by Rev. David Bauknight. Burial will be at Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:30 PM Sunday at the stadium prior to the services. Due to the current health crisis, COVID guidelines for social distancing and wearing masks are to be followed. Courtesy of Holcombe Funeral Home

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MG Thomas Lee “Tommy” Sinclair's memorial is located at: Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery, Union County, USA.
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MG Thomas Lee “Tommy” Sinclair death on 17 Feb 2021 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 34.7139500
Longitude: -81.6192260

Family Members:

Parent

John Albert “Johnny” Sinclair Sr.

(1915 - 1985)

Gladys Carolyn Lee Sinclair

(1921 - 1977)

Siblings

Johnny Albert Sinclair Jr.

(1944 - 2019)

LT Henry Wallace Sinclair

(1949 - 2021)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Grace United Methodist Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7139500, -81.6192260

2. Episcopal Church of the Nativity Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.7097940, -81.6194560

3. Forest Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.7196999, -81.6239014

4. Bethel AME Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.7069930, -81.6216000

5. Saint Paul Society Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.6982090, -81.6209530

6. Rosemont Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.6981010, -81.6241989

7. Corinth Society Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7302140, -81.6254270

8. New Chapel AME Church Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6935000, -81.6225820

9. Hart Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6935440, -81.6233110

10. Union Memorial Gardens
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6939011, -81.6117020

11. McBeth Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.7035950, -81.6456620

12. Old Union Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7203600, -81.5889100

13. Saint Luke Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.7163230, -81.6654670

14. Hawkins Family Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6931890, -81.5799390

15. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7160988, -81.5710983

16. Palmer Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7522550, -81.6331070

17. Humphries Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6763992, -81.6402969

18. Swink-Little Cemetery
Buffalo, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7386017, -81.6647034

19. Mitchell Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7603410, -81.6094700

20. New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery
Sedalia, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7266320, -81.6753840

21. Hebron Baptist Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6671982, -81.6038971

22. Sardis Cemetery
Sardis, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.6674995, -81.6367035

23. Woodson Family Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7440020, -81.6661070

24. Maple Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery
Union, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7071230, -81.5585950