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Floyd “Tommy” Oliphant 73, of Wilmington passed away Monday, August 27, 2012 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Tommy was born in New Hanover County February 24, 1939 to the late Lenwood W. and Alice Gray Oliphant, and was a lifetime resident of Wilmington. He worked as a young man at Greer’s Exxon. Later, he worked at Whitey’s Restaurant and the El Berta Motor Inn from 1984 until he retired in 2012. Tommy was a loyal employee who took pride in his work. He was steadfast in caring for his friend and landlord, Eddie Gilbert, for 28 years. He was a long time member of the Wilmington Power Club. His friends will fondly remember Tommy riding his bike, on Market Street and in the surrounding area, on a regular basis. He will be missed by his family of friends.
He will be buried beside his mother at the Chapel Hill Cemetery in Shallotte, NC, at 11:00 AM Thursday. A memorial service will be held 6:00 PM Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Wilmington Funeral Chapel.
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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099
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