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Albert THOMPSON Obituary
He was born on Nov. 13, 1920, in Rocky Mount, N.C., to Albert Michael and Mary Powell Thompson. After graduating from Rocky Mount High School, he went for barber training in Charlotte, N.C.. He worked a few years, as a barber, with his dad at Fall's Road Barber Shop. Abe married his sweetheart, Hilda Mae Baines of Nashville, N.C., on Jan. 3, 1944. He served his country during World War II, as a Private First Class, in the Army Second Battalion, 274th Infantry Regiment, G Company in Europe. After returning from the war, he owned a Barbecue Restaurant in Rocky Mount, for a short time before moving to Williamsburg in 1952, where he owned and operated Abe's Barber Shop and Beauty Bar, until his retirement.
As a charter member of Grace Baptist Church, he served in many capacities including teacher, deacon and treasurer. His family has a rich heritage as a result of his deep faith and love for the Lord. He had a great love for his family and friends and truly never knew a stranger.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Raymond and J.T; sisters-in-law, Betsy Thompson, Dorthene Cheatham, Inez Gilpatrick and Doris Chamblee; brothers-in-law, Marshall Cheatham, Pat Gilpatrick and Eddie Chamblee.
Left to celebrate his life are his beloved wife of 66 years, Hilda; daughters and husbands, Patricia and Larry Palm of Austin, Texas, Ann and John McMillan of Boone, N.C., and Kathy and Billy Swindells of Williamsburg; grandchildren, Robert and Steven Palm, Zane and Stephanie McMillan, Lauren M. Martin, Nichole S. Machen and Lindsay S. Grasty; great- grandchildren, Adrienne Palm, Kyleigh Keith, Tayler and Payton Machen; sister-in-law, Tommie Thompson; brother-in-law, Marshall Baines; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight, Aug. 31, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, at Grace Baptist Church. Internment will be in Williamsburg Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 1013 Penniman Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.nelsencares.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Jerri Schroeder
September 7, 2010
Hilda, Hi this is Mae Belvin's grandaughter Jerri Schroeder. I am so sorry to hear about your husbands passing. I enjoyed the times I shared with you & Abe at Spring Arbor. I know Ed & Mae both loved u & Abe alot.
You will be in my prayers. Jerri Schroeder
Sadie Jenkins
September 2, 2010
Kathy and family I am certainly sorry to hear about your daddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love you
Jack Jones
August 31, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Karen McCracken
August 31, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Hilda and all the kids.I am truley sorry to hear of Abe's passing, you have been truley blessed to have such a wonderful man . I've known Abe and his wife Hilda for a long time. I will miss you Abe, you were a good man, inside and out. I know your up in heaven looking upon us, Ive seen that twinkle in the clouds the last couple of days. My dearest Hilda if you need anything please let me know.
My deepest sympathys
Karen McCracken
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Colleen Wise
August 31, 2010
Kathy, Billy, Nichole,Linsay, & Meemaw.
Michael & I are truley sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad.. just always keep in mind how blessed you all were to have been so close to him..No one can take that from you!! Hold the memories close to your heart..it's very comforting. Your "third daughter",Kaitlyn also has very fond memories of "Grandad" that she will also cherish. Your all in our thoughts and prayers..Love, Colleen & Michael oxoxox
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