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1937 - 2020 (82 years)| Name | William Seamore “Billy” TOOMER | |
| Suffix | Sr. | |
| Birth | 16 Dec 1937 | |
| Gender | Male | |
| HIST | of Hilton Head, South Carolina William Seamore “Billy” Toomer BIRTH 16 Dec 1937 DEATH 19 Jan 2020 (aged 82) Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA BURIAL Six Oaks Cemetery Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA MEMORIAL ID 231073714 · View Source MEMORIAL PHOTOS 2 FLOWERS 0 William "Billy" Seamore Toomer born December 16, 1937 passed away at home on January 19th, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Annie Louise Williams and Simpson Vanderhorst Toomer. William "Billy" grew up on Hilton Head Island and led a life deeply embedded in the Island's rich history. His father came to Hilton Head Island by Clipper Ship in the late 1800's, making the Island his home, raising his family and developing a seafood business. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Billy served his country, stationed in Alaska and working on bomber jets. He returned to the Island after his father was ill and worked in the family seafood business. The family had three oyster factories-one on Squire Pope Road, Buckingham Landing, and one on Jarvis Creek. After his father, Simpson's death, three of the sons divided the oyster factories. The oyster factory on Jarvis Creek where the Crazy Crab is located on William Hilton Parkway became Billy's property. Billy also ran a shrimp boat, he crabbed and fished commercially. On June 21, 1959, Billy married Mary Katherine Richardson. He is survived by Mary Katherine and their four children, William Seamore Toomer, Jr. of Hilton Head (Sandy), Cindy Toomer Hampton of Marion, N.C. (Danny), Lisa Toomer Dershimer of Suwanee, Ga. (Doug) and Keith Toomer of Anderson, S.C. (Doreen) and 7 grandchildren. In addition to Billy's Oyster Factory, the family founded Boiler's Seafood Restaurant in the 1970s at the current site of the Crazy Crab. The family lived on the property and ran the restaurant for decades. Years later the family leased the property to Crazy Crab and Billy retired. Billy was referred to as a "native islander" as he grew up on Hilton Head Island at a time when everyone on the Island knew each other. Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing Billy was captivated by his large repertoire of Island stories. He remembered every person he ever met and recounted in colorful details stories of the early days, often times slipping into Gullah as he told his stories. A private family service was held in celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Deep Well or the First Baptist Church. Islandfuneralhome.com. Published by The Island Packet on Jan. 26, 2020. Family Members Parents Simpson Vanderhorst "Simmie" Toomer 1888–1958 Annie Louise Williams Toomer 1906–1981 Siblings Baby Son Toomer 1940–1940 Half Siblings Marian Effie Toomer Herring 1922–1990 [2, 3] | |
| HIST | of Hilton Head, South Carolina William Seamore “Billy” Toomer BIRTH 16 Dec 1937 DEATH 19 Jan 2020 (aged 82) Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA BURIAL Six Oaks Cemetery Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA MEMORIAL ID 231073714 · View Source MEMORIAL PHOTOS 2 FLOWERS 0 William "Billy" Seamore Toomer born December 16, 1937 passed away at home on January 19th, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Annie Louise Williams and Simpson Vanderhorst Toomer. William "Billy" grew up on Hilton Head Island and led a life deeply embedded in the Island's rich history. His father came to Hilton Head Island by Clipper Ship in the late 1800's, making the Island his home, raising his family and developing a seafood business. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Billy served his country, stationed in Alaska and working on bomber jets. He returned to the Island after his father was ill and worked in the family seafood business. The family had three oyster factories-one on Squire Pope Road, Buckingham Landing, and one on Jarvis Creek. After his father, Simpson's death, three of the sons divided the oyster factories. The oyster factory on Jarvis Creek where the Crazy Crab is located on William Hilton Parkway became Billy's property. Billy also ran a shrimp boat, he crabbed and fished commercially. On June 21, 1959, Billy married Mary Katherine Richardson. He is survived by Mary Katherine and their four children, William Seamore Toomer, Jr. of Hilton Head (Sandy), Cindy Toomer Hampton of Marion, N.C. (Danny), Lisa Toomer Dershimer of Suwanee, Ga. (Doug) and Keith Toomer of Anderson, S.C. (Doreen) and 7 grandchildren. In addition to Billy's Oyster Factory, the family founded Boiler's Seafood Restaurant in the 1970s at the current site of the Crazy Crab. The family lived on the property and ran the restaurant for decades. Years later the family leased the property to Crazy Crab and Billy retired. Billy was referred to as a "native islander" as he grew up on Hilton Head Island at a time when everyone on the Island knew each other. Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing Billy was captivated by his large repertoire of Island stories. He remembered every person he ever met and recounted in colorful details stories of the early days, often times slipping into Gullah as he told his stories. A private family service was held in celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Deep Well or the First Baptist Church. Islandfuneralhome.com. Published by The Island Packet on Jan. 26, 2020. Family Members Parents Simpson Vanderhorst "Simmie" Toomer 1888–1958 Annie Louise Williams Toomer 1906–1981 Siblings Baby Son Toomer 1940–1940 Half Siblings Marian Effie Toomer Herring 1922–1990 | |
| MILI | He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and served his country, stationed in Alaska and worked on bomber jets. [3] | |
| MILI | He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and served his country, stationed in Alaska and worked on bomber jets. | |
| _UID | F4B96C7B3E5C43D1BBC4CF4D6005BDF2F19B | |
| _UID | F4B96C7B3E5C43D1BBC4CF4D6005BDF2F19B | |
| Death | 19 Jan 2020 | Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina  [2, 3] |
| Burial | Six Oaks Cemetery, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina [3] |
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| Person ID | I344338 | Singleton and Related Families |
| Last Modified | 21 Apr 2024 | |
| Father | Simpson Vanderhorst “Simmie” TOOMER, Sr., b. 4 Apr 1888, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia d. 10 Dec 1958, St. Joseph’s Hosptial, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia (Age 70 years) | |
| Mother | Annie Louise WILLIAMS, b. 1906 d. 1981 (Age 75 years) | |
| _UID | 4128F286B906423AB2354070EFE146E7B083 | |
| _UID | 4128F286B906423AB2354070EFE146E7B083 | |
| Family ID | F229833 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family | Mary Katherine RICHARDSON | |||||||||
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| _UID | 8D9A2F3CB1CA4A78860FCE01053F9E1B3024 | |||||||||
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| Family ID | F229827 | Group Sheet | Family Chart | ||||||||
| Last Modified | 22 Apr 2024 | |||||||||
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