Tommy was born on May 11, 1950, a special Mother’s Day Gift. He graduated from Dublin High School in 1968. He attended Brewton Parker College in Mt. Vernon & University of GA. He served in the Navy. After the Navy he came home to join his father in the family business, Gilder Timber, Inc.
Vicki Lynn Hutchinson Gilder was born on November 25,1952. She graduated from Darien High School In 1970.
Tommy & Vicki lived in Laurens County for most of their marriage. Vicki worked and retired from DHS DCSS Office Manager in Eastman, GA. Then she worked with Tommy after retiring. Vicki also worked for the Election Poles for many years.
Tommy and Vicki had retired to Shellman Bluff where they enjoyed Bluff Life with their bulldog Molli. They loved fishing, playing cards, riding in their golf cart, spending time on the water, and volunteering. He and Vicki loved the Bluff.
They were parents of 4 children Jennifer G. Hendrix(Charles)from Madison , Jami Mason Williamson (Craig)from Swainsboro, Billy Mason(Paige) of Swainsboro, & Tom Gilder(Mandy)of Glenwood. They were grandparents to Justin, Bowen, Gracie, Maggie, RT, & Drake and great grand child Kallex. They were blessed with many friends, devoted to each other and their community. Preceded in death by Mr. & Mrs. RT Gilder, Jr., Tommy is survived by sisters Brenda Gilder, Sandra Mallette (Ronnie), Millie Spence (Ralph), & brother Fred Gilder(Jeannie). Preceded in death by Mr. & Mrs. L.H. Hutchinson, Vicki is survived by sister Cheryl Rozier (Ronnie) & brother Kent Hutchinson (Jackie).
Family will receive friends 10 AM – 11 AM Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Shellman Bluff Baptist Church, 1282 Sutherland Bluff Dr. NE, in Shellman Bluff, followed by a funeral service at 11 AM with Reverend Harry Coursey officiating. Interment will follow the service at Shellman Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery, after interment lunch will be served at Shellman Bluff Baptist Church Social Hall.
Then at 2:00 p.m. a celebration of life at Clays Sapelo Station 5600 US HWY 17 Eulonia, GA
Memorial Service & Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church, 55 North Third Street Glenwood Ga 30428 on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 10am-12pm
Arrangements are entrusted to Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home in Brunswick. www.edomillerandsons.com
