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Alfred Thompson Obituary
Born in West Chester, he was the son of Priscilla Thompson and the late Alfred W. Thompson Sr.
Alfred was the husband of Patricia Clark Thompson, with whom he shared 48 years of marriage.
A U.S. Army veteran, Alfred served until he was honorably discharged in 1966.
He was employed by the former Lukens Steel Co. for 32 years.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Thompson; children, Alfred W. "Wilbur" Thompson of Philadelphia, Tracy W. Thompson of West Chester, Vida "Kiddle" (David) Whitfield of Downingtown, and Leon Jones "Douggie" Thompson Sr., Debra Thompson and Carmen Boyd Thompson, all of Coatesville; mother, Priscilla Thompson of Parkesburg; sisters, Priscilla (Jessie) Snead of Coatesville, Marine Thompson of Parkesburg; brother, Leon (Marjorie) Thompson of Coatesville; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Thelma M. Clark of West Chester; and a host of other relatives.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Crystal Y. Thompson.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, at Pentecostal House of Prayer, 2396 Douglas Ave., Aston, with a viewing beginning at 9 a.m.
Interment will be in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by Wright Funeral & Cremation Services, www.wrightfuneralservices.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alfred Thompson
Cathy Patton
June 10, 2013
Dear Patricia and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll be sure to keep all of you in my prayers.
Andrew
April 4, 2013
Deb and family my sincere condolences for the loss of your dad. God is here for comfort, ask and he will bring you peace. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
April 4, 2013
Debbie, Dougie, Carmie and Donnia: We are truly saddened to hear of your recent loss of your father and we would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. May the comfort of God help you during this trying time and please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you.
Walter, Terena & family
God Bless You Now / Love Always
April 4, 2013
Mrs.Geraldine T. Webb
Janet London
April 4, 2013
Priscilla and family. Praying for you all. God bless!
April 3, 2013
To Debora Jones, Leon Jones, Carmen Thompson Boyd, Donnia Thompson and your mother and family members, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. Hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. Love, Ms. Judy Casey & Family
April 2, 2013
To my Coatesville Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Thompsie. My heartfelt sympathies and love are extended to you all. May God keep you in His Loving Care at this most difficult time. Your Cousin, Marian Rice-Summers (Chester, PA)
April 2, 2013
Vida and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Know that you family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Tamika Thomas (Gallimore) and family
Scott Family & Whitfield Family
April 1, 2013
Mrs. Thompson, David & Vida, and Family, In loving memories of a wonderful person who we will miss and love always. Please know that we are praying for the Lord Jesus to continue to comfort and keep you. We are here if you need us. Love,
April 1, 2013
To Carmen and Family,
We the Kitchen Committee of Tabernacle Baptist Church wish to send our condolences to you and your family. May God Keep You in His Care.
April 1, 2013
To Carmen Boyd and Family,
May God keep you strong as we are praying from you during your time of sorrow.
Harvel and Annette Brown and Family
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