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Vernon Thompson Obituary
Vernon Eldridge Thompson, 78, of Lynchburg, passed away Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. He was the husband of the late Joyce Carwile Thompson.
Born March 7, 1932, in Nelson County, he was a son of the late Arthur P. Thompson and Nellie Blaine Thompson, and was also preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur and Marshall Thompson, and a sister, Corrine Chewning.
He was retired from the State of Virginia and was a member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church.
He is survived by two sons, Dale Thompson and his wife, Gail, of Gatlinburg, Tenn., and Patrick Wayne Thompson, of Lynchburg; two granddaughters, Jessica and Katie Thompson; and four nephews and eight nieces.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, in Fort Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Dr. Robert Putt.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today, Jan. 2, 2011, at Heritage Funeral Service.
Memorial contributions may be made to West Lynchburg Baptist Church, 3031 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24501.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, (434) 239-2405, is assisting the family. www.heritage
funeralandcremation.com.
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rhonda murphy
January 4, 2011
my sisters and i as children loved visiting uncle vernon and aunt joyce, and we'd squeal with delight every time they visited us; they always gave us the most wonderful, thoughtful gifts for christmas; vernon was the happiest of souls w/a ready smile and many a story to tell, including family history.......your niece, rhonda
Roxanne Thompson Macfarlane
January 4, 2011
I will miss Vernon dearly. He was my favorite uncle. Always positive and upbeat with lots of great stories to tell.
peggy johnson
January 3, 2011
sorry to hear about mr thompson,i knew him for a very long time.him and his 2 sons.i would always stop to speak to him .you will be miss .
Terry Johnson
January 2, 2011
I have known Mr. Thompson for many years now. We met in a little place we both loved to eat called the Country Kitchen. Him and Patrick ate there just about everyday. I always looked forward to seeing him there. He always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell. He would always brighten your day. I will miss seeing him there very much, but I will smile and think of him and Patrick everytime that I am enjoying some of Bill's home cooking. Patrick and Dale, you and your family are in my prayers.
Donna Tyree
January 2, 2011
Uncle Vernon was always my favorite Uncle. I will always remember his endless acts of kindness, jokes, laughter, and especially his genuine caring and loving heart. May the sorrow that we feel in our Hearts give way to Peace and Comfort from the "Eternal Illumination of God's Love." Vernon left "footprints" on our hearts, and now he is embraced in the loving arms of Jesus. Heaven has been made even nicer with its' new angel Vernon E. Thompson. We will meet you, my dear loving Uncle and Birthday Buddy, in the "Grand Reunion"
Love always , your loving neice,
Donna T. Tyree, Earl, and Jeff
Jodie Elliott
January 2, 2011
As a friend of my father, I did not know Mr. Thompson well. But I did know him good enough to know that he was a loving, caring, generous, and greatly loved man who brightened every life that he touched. I know that he loved his sons and his grandchildren dearly, and I believe that he thought of my dad as one of his own as well. He lived a good life, had wonderful friends, and wonderful family. I feel blessed to have gotten the chance to meet him and share a bit of my life with him. I am certain that he is resting in God's arms now, preparing to be an even greater angel in heaven than he was on Earth. I pray for the family and loved ones of Mr. Thompson May you all be able to find peace during this difficult time, and may God bless each and everyone of you! ~Jodie Elliott, and Family.
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