Dr. James Michael Twombley, 65, of Dillon, died Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at his home. Born July 30, 1946, in Columbia, he was the son of the late Sadie Louise Dossey and James Glen Gregory. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Janice Kay Twombley, of the home.
Dr. Twombley was a graduate of Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina.
In 1976, Dr. Twombley began a medical practice in Lake View. In 1984, he moved to Saint Eugene Community Hospital in Dillon, where he worked as an emergency room physician. During his 27 years at Saint Eugene, he served as the hospital’s Chief of Staff and Medical Director of Emergency Services. Dr. Twombley also served as the Director of Emergency Medical Services for Dillon County for 20 years. Dr. Twombley helped to create and form R&R Ministries in 1994. He was the Medical Director for the Ministry and led medical mission trips to Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.
Dr. Twombley was known as a loving, country doctor with an unforgettable bedside manner. He tried to assist anyone and everyone who needed his help. When Dillon County residents had medical needs, but could not afford care, they knew where to go. He was a compassionate individual and will be missed by many.
In addition to his wife, survivors include daughters, Katherine Elizabeth Twombley of Dallas, Texas and Tara Michelle Twombley of Dillon; a son and daughter-in-law, James Ashley Twombley and Carson Sowell Twombley of Beaufort; grandchildren, Francesca Elizabeth Chuquimia of Dallas, Texas and James McLaurin Twombley of Beaufort; and sisters, Linda Twombley Gilchrist of Elgin and Lisa Twombley Griner of Moultrie, Georgia.
The family will receive visitors at the Cooper Funeral Home in Dillon from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2011, and a memorial service will be held at Open Door Community Church at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2011. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to R & R Ministries at P.O. Box 1218, Dillon, SC 29536.
