John Dorsey Thomas, III

John Dorsey Thomas, III, 71, of Hanahan, SC passed away on September 2, 2020. Johnny was born in 1948 to Dr. John D. Thomas, Jr. and Mrs. Juleen Thomas of Loris, SC. After graduating in 1970 from the Citadel, he earned a DMD from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1973. Shortly before graduation from MUSC Johnny married Claudia Wright of Sumter, SC. He served in the United States Air Force for several years before returning, in 1977, to the Charleston area where he opened a successful family dental practice. Johnny’s dental career spanned 35 years with an office in North Charleston, then Summerville. He retired in 2012. Throughout his life, Johnny enjoyed numerous outdoor pursuits, especially riding motorcycles and hunting. He was an active member of the local dirt bike community and attended events up and down the east coast. Johnny was predeceased by his parents, John and Juleen Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Claudia, and children, Nikki and Michael; and grandchild, Willa Pearl; his sister, Diana; and brothers Stevie and Greg. Memorial donations can be directed to Midland Park United Methodist Church (2301 Midland Park Rd, Charleston, SC 29406) or the charity of your choice. A celebration of life is planned for an undetermined future date.