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Tom Kowalik

Ware Shoals – Thomas Jeffery “Tom” Kowalik, 61, of W. Cork Street, husband of the late Cheryl Kowalik, died Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at his home. Born in Colden, NY, he was a son of the late Joseph M Kowalik and the late Phyllis Kowalik (Wylie). He proudly served his country as a Sailor in the US Navy until he retired and was of the Baptist Faith.

Surviving are a brother, James H Kowalik (Lori) of Wrightwood, CA, a sister Mary Kowalik (Mark) of San Diego, CA, stepson Tillman Stevens III (Michelle), stepdaughter Karla Ray (Ronnie), grandchildren Marcus Stevens (Kearie), Joshua Stevens Sr., Andrew Mathews (Cheyenne), Jessica Polzin (Gatlin), Kyra Stevens, and Keaton Stevens, nieces and nephews Amber, Ashley, CJ, Hannah, Hayley , Daniel, Anna O’Conner, Amanda Barrasso, and Lisa Steward Westbury (Benny), and twelve great grandchildren, Joanna, Meadow, Willow, Rayne, Elijah, Desmond, Finn, Karma, Joshy, Charlie, Salmon, and Maisy.

He was predeceased by his wife Cheryl, his parents, a brother Joseph, a sister Phyllis, and a grandson Teddy.

Family memorial services will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, August 9th at Friendship Baptist Church, Honea Path with Rev. Hunter Ramsey officiating. The family will be at their respective homes and will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM at Friendship Baptist Church prior to the service. Memorial contributions should be made to Friendship Baptist Church, Arrow Kids (children’s ministry), 220 Friendship Church Road, Honea Path, SC 29654.

Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com

Service Details

  • Date: Saturday August 9, 2025
  • Time: 2 PM
  • Place: Friendship Baptist Church, Honea Path
  • Service Address: 220 Friendship Church Rd, Honea Path, SC 29654
  • Visitation: 1 - 2 PM Saturday Aug. 9 at the church prior to the service
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