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Marshall Thompson Obituary
At a young age, Marshall became a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ in Burlington and subsequently joined the Boy Scouts of America. He attended Burlington public schools and graduated from Walter Williams High School in 1971. His interests included playing the clarinet, basketball and he achieved a black belt in martial arts. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1976 from North Carolina A&T State University.
Marshall began his career in 1976 at Biomedical Laboratories in Burlington, which later became part of LabCorp. At the time of his passing, he was the Special Coagulation Manager for LabCorp. During the 35 years of his career, he achieved several awards including most recently the President's Award for 2012. He was a dedicated employee and was truly loved and respected by his employees, co-workers, and managers.
For the last 7 years, Marshall was a faithful member of Word Of Life Church in Burlington, North Carolina where he served on the parking lot ministry team. Marshall was committed to his family and friends. He was also a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan and had a wonderful teasing sense of humor.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife 20 years, Sharon Hall Thompson of Reidsville, NC; one daughter, Marsha Feaster (Keithan) of High Point, NC; one son Nile Thompson of Atlanta, Ga; one stepdaughter, SPC Adriene Hall of Fort Stewart, Ga; his mother, Cynthia Thompson of Morrisville, NC; one sister, Ann Slade (Ricky) of Morrisville, NC; three aunts, Jeannette Harris of Glen Arden, MD, Thelma Stewart of Chesapeake Va, and Margaret Gatling (Leon) of Portsmouth, Va; four grandchildren, Gabriel Hall, Joshua Hall, Kaleb Hall of Fort Stewart, Ga; and Keithan "KJ" Feaster Jr. of High Point, NC; two nephews, Ricky(Jamie) Slade of Whitsett, NC and Patrick Slade (Fiona) of Burlington, NC; father-in-law Levon of Pelham, NC; two sister-in-laws, Mona Hall of Yanceyville NC and Donna Walters of Greensboro, NC; two brother-in-laws, Tony Hall of Pelham, NC; and Tyrone Hall (Alfreda) of Virginia Beach, VA; and many cousins, great nieces, other in laws and special friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marshall Thompson
Sharon (Gatling) Fletcher Jones (Cousin)
September 13, 2021
Marshall may be gone but never will he be forgotten. He was my first Super Hero long before Black Panther. As a new high-schooler trying to navigate the waters, I visited the Thompsons in summer of '79-70. I immediately developed a crush on one of Marshall's schoolmates, a basketball player who thought he might take advantage of my naivete. Once Marshall got wind of it, he literally defended my honor and that guy - whatever his name was - was history. Marshall had strength of character, mind and body beyond measure. I love and miss my Super Hero cousin very much.
Johnson Ted
September 13, 2019
Marshall is still missed. He most certainly would have continued to be successful in all his endeavors. Text in peace my friend.
Ernest Graves
October 2, 2013
Sharon, you and Marshall has been very dear to my heart since God connected our lives in 2000. Marshall's humbleness and integrity of sprit inspired growth in me. Out of all the lives that I have experienced in my lifetime I can truly say, He was a true example of a Servant of God. Learning of his passing cut deep to my soul. He will be truly missed. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
Grace and Peace,
Rev. Ernest and Goldie Graves
Robin Mayberry
September 27, 2013
May he rest in peace.
Lewis Long
September 26, 2013
I've known Marshall for 56 years, we grew up in the same neighborhood. Last month we connected again after 10 years. We met for lunch and enjoyed laughing and talking about old times. We parted with the promise to stay in touch. To the Thompson family, your loss is my loss, especially to his mother and sister. He will truly be missed.
Barbara Enoch Daye
September 24, 2013
Many prayers to the Thompson Family. I had not seen Marshall in many years but as I read through the condolences from his friends and co-workers he was the same Marshall today as he was years ago. I don't believe anyone can say bad things about Marshall. He had a great sense of humor and a beautiful smile. R.I.P. Marshall because we all have to take the same journey. Family hold on to God's unchanging hand.
Faye Moreno
September 23, 2013
Marsha, so sorry about your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Faye Moreno
September 23, 2013
Marsha, So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
La Prima Kessler
September 23, 2013
Prayers for the family.
Micheal Smith
September 22, 2013
My prayers to the Thompson Family. Marshall always had something positive say and a smile for everybody during my time at LC. He will truly be missed.
william enoch
September 21, 2013
to a great childhood friend from the days of old
Val
September 21, 2013
I met Marshall in 1981 while in class at LCA. He was not a Christian at the & when he became one he didn't tell me.....I just knew because he acted like who I had learned Jesus to be. That's what I want to remember & learn from him.....letting people see Jesus through me. We are His hands & feet!!
Laura Noble
September 21, 2013
Vern I am so sorry for your lost. may God comfort you in your times of need. me and my family will be praying for you and yours.
Tamara Terry
September 21, 2013
I will miss u so very much thank u for being a wonderful boss, in Special Coag, GOD is very please with u!!! May Peace be with the family in days to come. Thank u for making easy to come to work !!!!!
Devin Smith
September 21, 2013
Marshall you was a great friend and became my family when you married my cousin Sharon you was a nice and very respectful man that I look up too and you was very fun to talk to and we had lots of good times talking bout cars and sports .. Man I'm gone really miss you..
Cathy Hobbs Proffitt
September 21, 2013
Marshall was a wonderful colleague and a pleasure to work with - always a gentleman with a wry sense of humor. He was a kind and lovely man and will be missed.
Abby Sowers
September 21, 2013
Marshall was my Bo's for 3 years. He was the most wonderful man to work for. Marshall made coming to work fun. I will certainly miss him. Thank you Marshall for giving me a chance and for being such an unforgettable man.
Melissa Orcutt
September 21, 2013
My prayers are with you Sharon, and your family. I know God will comfort you. I love you!
Ashley Christian
September 21, 2013
Marshall will be so missed. He always picked on me when I had to bring a problem specimen into coag...he'd say oh no here she comes! And we shared a mutual love for pit bulls: ) we both loved our big babies! Marshall always lit up the halls of Labcorp with his smile and kind words! Rest in peace my friend and I'll see u again one day!
Susan Garrard
September 21, 2013
Marshall, I can see you now, speeding around heaven, speaking to all the angels...You will be so very missed in our lives. May we all develop the habit you had of responding when greeted with "Hi, how are you?" with your positive reply of "I'm great!" You truly were.....
Melissa Robbins
September 20, 2013
My prayers are with the entire family in this time of sorrow. The halls of LabCorp will never be the same...Marshall was always there to give a smile & a "Good Morning" or "How are you today?" just as he blew past you with his quick strides up & down those halls. I always thought it kind of funny..."Marshall walks faster than I can probably run!!" He will truly be missed by all.
Dana Slaughter
September 20, 2013
Marshall was my boss for the last 15 years and I have known him for 29 years. I will miss him deeply. Not one day would go by that he didn't ask me to make him brownies or a cake. I will truly be lost without you. Enjoy heaven my friend.
September 20, 2013
I hope you find comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten. Marshall was truly a wonderful,warm and caring person. His smile and kind hello will surely be missed at Labcorp.
RIP my friend.
Patricia Holland
September 20, 2013
No matter how busy Marshall was, he always had time for a friendly chat or to answer a question. His smile lit up my day. No more cat and pit bull jokes but I'll never forget the ones we shared. May God give him peace and rest and to his family, comfort and strength. He will be missed and remembered for years to come.
Christa Coleman
September 20, 2013
I want to express my deepest sympathy to the family. Marshall was a coworker of mine for many years. He was a very positive and happy person who will be greatly missed.
Debbie Phiilips
September 20, 2013
My heart goes out to Sharon and all of Marshalls family, may God grant you peace and strength in the days to come. Marshall was a good man and I will miss his great smile, and quick wit. The halls of Lab Corp will be never be the same without you Marshall.
David Dunn
September 20, 2013
Marshall gave me, like so many others, my start at Labcorp. As managers go, he was in a class by himself; Always appreciative of his employees, considerate and kind and committed to the job at hand. As I move forward in my personal career, Marshall set the bar high for the kind of person I strive to be.
I will miss our discussions about the Steelers and the Lakers. Godspeed to all the family, but smile when you think of him, knowing that he left a lasting impression on everyone he came in contact with, both professionally and personally.
Gwen Wise-Blackman
September 20, 2013
May the comfort of the Holy Spirit sustain you during this difficult time of grief. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gloria Rios
September 20, 2013
My prayers and sympathy for the entire Thompson family! Psalm 57:1
Connell & Robert Burnette
September 20, 2013
May God's love grant you peace during this time of bereavement. We will cherish the memories we shared with Marshall Bruce, who was one of our favorite classmates.
LINDA LONG
September 20, 2013
To the Thompson family, so sorry to hear about the passing of Marshall. Marshall was in the class behind me at Jordan Sellars, but I will always remember his kind spirit and his smile. May God comfort you today and days ahead.
LARRY CRAWFORD
September 20, 2013
Marshall was a wonderful person, he never changed.He was one of my favorite classmates......Larry Doby Crawford
Candace Moorer
September 20, 2013
I became acquainted with Marshall at Labcorp some many years ago. I used to tease him that he walks almost as fast as I do. We also shared our love for the Pittsburgh Steelers. This company lost a valuable employee and I lost a great friend. He will be missed but God was ready for his angel. My prayers are with the entire Thompson family in your time of need.
Brenda Slade
September 20, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
September 20, 2013
Rev.& Ms Rory H. Garrison, Sr. May God's Great Comfort be with our dear friend Marshall Thompsons Family, Friends & Co-Workers
Sharon Fletcher Jones
September 20, 2013
Marshall, you will always be my superhero cousin. You inspired me in ways you'll never know of and i'm so sorry i didn't get to tell you. To be absent from the earth is to be present with our Lord and i know He's enjoying your company! You were truly loved and you will be sorely missed. PS. Say hello to the others for me. Especially, Stevie...
Rodney & Bessie Parker and family
September 20, 2013
Marshall was a great man and he will be missed, our condolences go out to his entire family for their loss.
Claire Hamilton-Kinsey
September 20, 2013
Ms Cynthia and Ann, my heart was terribly saddened to hear of Marshall's transition. I immediately thought back to the countless times we spent together at your house and how he and I went as far back as Nursery School and all the way through high school at Williams!!! He was indeed a true friend. I am comforted in knowing God makes no mistakes and I pray His comforting arms will be able to help you through these trying times. I know that one day, we will meet again and for that I am grateful! To know him was to love him!!!!! My prayers will continue to be with you all!!!!
Evelyn Coleman
September 20, 2013
Remembering all the fun days of play in your backyard and our backyard, with you and Ann, in Burlington. We had a wonderful childhood and you were a great friend always. You will be missed my dear little "brother."
Mimi Coker
September 20, 2013
I am at a lost for words. You all are in my prayers. -Mimi Coker, Former employee from 06/99 thru 2/06
Steve Thompson
September 20, 2013
Will miss you dearly little brother.
Dwight "Broadway" Thompson
Paula Dixon
September 20, 2013
I had the pleasure to work with Marshall for many years @ LabCorp in Burlington. He was a great guy and was still my go to person when in need of assistance with Coag test Questions. I am sure he will be missed by all who knew him and I am sure his department will be lost without him. My prayers will be with his family.
Ted Johnson
September 20, 2013
Peace be with you Marshall.
Patsy Byrd
September 20, 2013
The the family of Marshal Thompson, may you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. I pray you receive peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Jack Long
September 20, 2013
I'm sorry to hear of Marshall's passing,he was a very kind and respectable guy always nice. He purchased a couple cars form me and sometimes called for advice on cars.Just a good man the same as he was in school.To Ann and the family my prayers are with you as you start these dark days without Marshall, look to God for understanding and peace.
Teryl Keohane
September 20, 2013
My friend and my brother...whhile I miss him I joy in knowing I will see him again. MARANATHA!
Lamont Long
September 20, 2013
May God continue to bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Marshall was a great man and a LabCorp friend, he truly will be missed.
Antonio Timmons
September 20, 2013
Salute to a great childhood friend, person, and all around great man. To his Sister Ann, Sharon and the entire Thompson Family may God bless each of you at this time and always.
Melissa Bethel
September 20, 2013
When I think of Marshall I immediately feel the constant kindness that radiated from him. What a wonderful soul! My prayers and thoughts are with his family and co-workers.
Tina Watkins
September 20, 2013
My prayers go out to the family. Marshall was such a kind person He will be missed at LabCorp.. God needed him more..
GWEN HARVEY
September 20, 2013
Marshall,when I got to work on wednesday and heard what had happened to you my soul became very sad,then I remembered the person that you was. You were the angel that God was missing from Heaven, now his week is complete. I pray for your family that they remember the man that you are ,and ask God to guide them through this hard time, and to know that you loved them and remember the love they have for you and to know that God loved you best,and I pray that they find peace during this trying time. The one thing that I will always remember about you is asking me was I going to play ball,and my answer would always be "no". REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, SEE YOU WHEN MY TIMES COME, GWEN HARVEY, WE WILL MISS YOU IN THE HALLS OF LABCORP :)
Carl Yarbor
Carl Yarbor
September 20, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family..... "Gone To Soon"
CY 1971
Denise Raiford
September 20, 2013
My prayers are with the Marshall's family during this time of sorrow.
Karen McClure
September 20, 2013
Marshall hired me at LabCorp 28 years ago and I had the pleasure of working for him for many years. His strong work ethic rubbed off on the employees and he led by example. He will be truly missed.
Troy & Marcia Thompson
September 20, 2013
Bruce, we will miss you. Your life & ministry made a difference. God is well pleased. We love you.
Kenneth Jenkins
September 20, 2013
Words cannot express the sorrow in the hearts of many who knew Marshall. He was dedicated to faith,family,friends and career. He will be greatly missed.
tonya smith
September 19, 2013
Marshall was a great man that TRULY cared about the patient getting their results. May God be with you marshall, and God Bless your family.
Sarah Gilmore
September 19, 2013
Marshall you were one of a kind. I never had a conversation with you when I did not walk away without a smile on my face- no matter if I saw you 10 times a day. Always positive & upbeat, always willing to help. The light of the Lord shined bright through you. God bless your family during this difficult time. You will forever be missed by many.
Julie Guerrero
September 19, 2013
Marshall, it was your great personality and sense of humor that made my short time here at LabCorp a pleasure. You are irreplaceable and will be missed greatly.
Leigh Ann Harper
September 19, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to Marshall's family. I had the pleasure of working with Marshall for several years and found his personality and smile to be infectious. May God rest his soul.
Vickie Laws
September 19, 2013
My prayers are with the family in these time of sorrow.
Marsha Boone
September 19, 2013
Mrs. Cynthia, Ann and members of the Thompson family. Marshall and I were friends and classmates for many many years. I have fond memories of playing together with other friends on Jerkins Street. Marshall was a good and kind-hearted friend. We will miss him. May God be with you all in this your time of need. RIP friend and classmate.
Christie
September 19, 2013
Marshall was a very special man. God Bless his family and friends.
Diane
September 19, 2013
Going to miss my nascar talks Marshall. It's not going to be the same at work anymore. You were the best and you cared so much. I am going to miss you so much.
September 19, 2013
In loving memory of my cousin Marshall. May God bless all that you leave behind. You will be missed by many. With love, Willie Annette Thompson
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