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Sanford Thompson Obituary
He is preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Margie White Thompson. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Thompson of Malibu, CA, with whom he lived for the past ten years; and by his son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Louise Thompson of Las Vegas, NV. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Amy Thompson; Jennifer Attie; Brandon Jenner; and Brody Jenner, all of Los Angeles, CA; and a brother, Adrian Thompson, of Tupelo, MS. Sanford was a World War II U.S. Army combat veteran. Always displaying a playful sense of humor, he was a kind, patient and devout man who lived his life in unselfish service. He will be missed immeasurably and loved always. Arrangements are by Forest Hill Midtown, 1661 So. Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN (901) 775-0310.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sanford Thompson
Karin Kibler
November 5, 2023
Bob Thompson of great refute sends his regards. W W1 and 2 vet. Perhaps you served together. Great family linda thompson and david foster and bruce. Just wonderful
Cheryl Harville (Bell)
October 1, 2009
Linda and family, I was so sorry to hear of your father's death.May the Lord put his loving arms around you and comfort you in your sorrow. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Cheryl Bell KHS68
Janice Smythe-Tune (Thompson KHS68)
October 1, 2009
Linda, Sam & families,
May the joyful memories in your hearts keep your father's spirit alive. You were fortunate to have had him so close and as an inspiration during his long life; my Dad died in 1975.
Wendell Payne
September 28, 2009
Linda and Sam, when members of our Kingsbury Family hurt we all hurt. Losing family members is always a difficult thing to deal with. Know we all love you and are praying that God's awesome love will sustain you both and your families during this trying time. your memories of your Dad will always be there to give you peace and cotentment. We all love you dearly.
Karen Poteet (KHS '69)
September 26, 2009
Thompson family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. May your memories be your comfort.
September 26, 2009
Linda & Sammy
My deepest smypathy to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember your daddy from when we were little girls. You lived on Queensbury & I lived on Kingsbury. Cherish those wonderful memories you have of your daddy. May you find peace, comfort, & rest as you let Jesus wrap you in His Loving arms.
Linda Huddleston Long, Memphis, Tn. KHS -
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September 26, 2009
Linda and Sam,
Very sorry to hear about your father. I didn't know him but he sounds like a wonderful man. It is always hard to lose a parent. Our condolences to you both and your families.
Pat Goldman & Marie Ralph Edwards
September 25, 2009
Sam and Linda, , Deepest sympathy to you and your families. I will be keeping you in my prayers,
Sharon Walsh Cox
Tammy Bailey
September 25, 2009
Linda and all family:
I was saddened to hear about your Father passing away. May God be with you and grant you peace during this most difficult time ~
Celia Walsh
September 24, 2009
Dear Linda, Louise, Sam, and all,
I just heard today from Gail Prate about Sanford's death. What a wonderful, wonderful man!!! The memories of the times spent with him and Miss Margie are dear to me. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry that I could not be with you and share my love for all of you. I love you all.
Celia Walsh [email protected]
September 23, 2009
Linda, My condolences to you and your family my prayers are with you during this diffucult time. I didn't know your dad but to see him in uniform in the picture did my heart good as well as knowing he is with the lord...God Bless....Jerry Novarese (66)
Janey Beene Morrison KHS '66
September 23, 2009
Sam and Linda,
I just found out about the loss of your father. Sam, I graduated with you, and remember you well. You must have gotten a lot of your kindness from your Dad. Although I didn't know him, from just what I've read, he must have been the greatest. You're both very lucky to have wonderful memories, something that can never be lost or taken away. God bless you at this time of sadness.
September 23, 2009
Sam and Linda:
Please accept my sympathy upon the death of your beloved father. I lost my father in July of this year and I am still grieving for him. Take care and call me sometime. Sherry Jolly Wright 901-386-9356
September 23, 2009
Deepest sympathy to you Linda and Sammy and your families.
Cheryl Murphy Vignola
Venice, FL
Class of '66
Nancy Deal
September 23, 2009
Hello, Linda and Sam. I was sorry to learn about your dad. I am glad you were able to care for him for so long. Most especially I am glad he and the grandchildren got to know each other. I lost my dad over twenty years ago before my daughter was born. Will keep all of you in my prayers.
Paula Crews-Jones
September 23, 2009
Linda and Sam, You all are in our prayers now and always, Uncle Sanford always smiling and eager to help I'll never forget the time I stayed with them both when mom was in WB....They kept me busy so i wouldn't worry..May you all find peace during this trying time.Your thought of often. Nadine Thompson-Crews is my grandmother . God Bless call any time
Valerie Corder
September 23, 2009
Sam,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
September 22, 2009
Another hero of this country is gone! God bless the Thompson family. The world was a better place with Mr. Thompson in it. May peace follow you and yours. Joe McCrady KHS class of 69.
Charlotte Yancey Maybry
September 22, 2009
Linda,
My brother, Frantz, passed away last week, and the condolences sent by Kingsbury friends were very comforting. May you and Sam feel the care that we all want to convey as you go through this sorrowful time.
Carey Mulwee
September 22, 2009
Linda and Sam,
I am thinking about you and your extended family, and will keep you in my prayers, as you deal with the loss of your Dad.
Carey Mulwee
Jan Fiedler
September 22, 2009
Linda,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. I lost both my Mom & Dad within 6 weeks of each other this spring & it's an empty feeling to know you don't have parents with you anymore. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Jan Emerson Fiedler
Donna Edwards
September 22, 2009
Sam and Linda,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Praying you will find comfort in all your wonderful memories. It is not easy when we loose our parents.
Tommy and Donna (Sailors) Edwards
Carol Light
September 22, 2009
Sam, Linda, and families, I know that the loss of a parent is so very difficult. Hold on to the wonderful memories and trust the Lord to comfort you during the days to come. I will continue to remember you in my prayers. You are all very special people. May God bless you.
Carol J. Light
Memphis, TN
Sherman(Larry) Strong
September 22, 2009
Dear Linda,My heart is heavy upon learning of your loss. What a great blessing it must have been to have your Dad with you for those years. You most certainly have another Guardian Angel to watch over you and someday to welcome you to Heaven and show you around. God Bless and Keep You during this difficult time
April Wells
September 22, 2009
Love is stronger than death even though it can't stop death from happening, but no matter how hard death tries it can't separate people from love. It can't take away our memories either. In the end, life is stronger than death. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Let God heal the pain.
Lou Miller
September 22, 2009
Linda and Family,
The Lord God of Heaven will see you through this. Even when we think we are prepared to lose those we love so much, it is always so hard when it really happens. Praying for you and lifting you up.
Lou Bryson Miller
Sandra (Wall) Gray
September 22, 2009
Linda & family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Losing our Dads is one of the most difficult things we go through in our lives. How fortunate you have been to have had him with you the last few years where you have been able to make more memories. May those memories comfort you. Take care.
September 22, 2009
Dear Linda:
I am saddened to hear the news of the loss of your Dad. He was blessed to be in your home with you these past 10 years as I know you were thankful to have him near. May God comfort you and your family in your loss and fill you with His peace.
Love,
Donna Rhodes Sutton
September 22, 2009
Linda and Sam
You are in my thoughts and prayers, may you find comfort during this time.
God bless you
Darrell Huddleston
Beverly Crosby
September 22, 2009
Linda,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I know what a difficult time this is for you. I still miss my dad terribly, and it's been 10 years. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I know that our God who can abundantly supply all our needs above what we ask will be your strength and comfort. May your memories of your dad bring you joy in the midst of sorrow.
Love,
Beverly Bateman Crosby
Dave & Sharon McElroy
September 22, 2009
Linda,
Sorry for you loss. Another of this nation's greatest generation gone. He was blessed to have such a loving daughter with him the last years of his life. I know you will celebrate his life even as you mourn his loss.
God Bless you and your family.
Nancy Rhoads
September 22, 2009
Sam, I am so sorry for your loss.
Nancy Rhoads
Pat Kirby (Lynch)
September 22, 2009
Linda,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. You have been blessed to have your Dad with you for the last several years. You will miss him but you also know that he will be watching over you and your family. God bless you.
Teresa Jaynes-McLeod
September 22, 2009
Linda and Sandy,
I was so sad to hear of your father's death...I lost my father last year and I know how hard it is to let go. I have great memories of both your parents for many years growing up across the street. Mr. Thompson would tease with me, and he was a gentle man like our "Doug." He would smile when your mother would cut up and we'd laugh at them having a good time on Queensbury visiting each other back and forth across the street late at night! You were blessed to have him for 89 years! Now he is safe in our Heavenly Father's arms. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time of great sorrow, but you'll treasure the wonderful memories forever. Love always, Teresa Jaynes McLeod
Monette Granoski
September 22, 2009
Linda,
I am sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
Monette Granoski(KHS '68)
September 22, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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