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Kenneth Thompson Obituary

Kenneth Maynard Thompson, age 90, of DeWitt, Va., passed away Sept. 28, 2010.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Coleman Thompson, and is survived by three sons, Robert Daley Thompson and wife, Connie, of Archer, Fla., Maynard Irving Thompson and wife, Judy, of Dewitt, and Ronald Kenneth Thompson and wife, Shannon, of DeWitt; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a brother, George A. Thompson of DeWitt.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday at Rocky Run United Methodist Church, DeWitt, Va., with interment in Asbury Cemetery, McKenney, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville. Memorial contributions may be made to Rocky Run United Methodist Church, 14925 Glebe Road DeWitt, VA 23841.

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Published by The Progress-Index on Sep. 29, 2010.

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Linda Wells

October 8, 2010

I just heard of the loss of your father. Your family has meant alot to me over the years as we grew up together. My love, thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

September 30, 2010

To Maynard and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss, we just found out about the passing of your father yesterday and then today we learned that you loss your mother recently. You and your family are in our prayers.

Wayne & Aggie Williamson

Teresa Warren

September 29, 2010

To The Thompson Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you, during this difficult time.
Please know that the both of them are together again!
May God continue to look over each of you.

Teresa Warren

September 29, 2010

To The Thompson Family,
I know this is must be a very trying time, just having lost your mother recently. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you and know the both of them are finally together again.
Gob Bless you all,

September 29, 2010

My husband and I met Mr. Thompson about 20 years ago. We were stuck in the mud near his home and he towed us out with his pickup truck. My husband did some plumbing for him, and he would come by and drop off sweet potatos. We enjoyed knowing him and are very sorry for your loss.

Janice Tribble

September 29, 2010

To the Thompson Family,

Sorry to hear of your loss.

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