Tommy H. Gaffney Obituary

We bid farewell to Tommy H. Gaffney of Camden, South Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 20, 2026 at the age of 84. Tommy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Blease and Lucy Helen Gaffney of Gaffney; and his former wife Judy Whitaker Gaffney. He is survived by: his brother Don Gaffney (Lynnie Freitas) of Charlotte, NC.; his children, Lisa Blume Gaffney, Gary Chapman Gaffney (Amy Peeples) and Lucy Elizabeth Gaffney; his grandchildren, Ann Whitaker Blume, Ansley Eleanor Gaffney, Ian Michael Gaffney, Rory Chapman Gaffney and Asa Blease Parker; his wife Elizabeth Gaffney; his daughter Amy Gaffney; and his nieces and nephews, Angie Gaffney Houston, Campbell Dwyer, Christian Gaffney and Kathi Carter.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital in honor of Rory Chapman Gaffney and Shriner's Hospital of Greenville, South Carolina in honor of Lisa Gaffney Blume.