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John Thompson Obituary

John W. Thompson Sr. PORTSMOUTH - John Walton Thompson Sr., 93, died June 9, 2010 at his home in Manteo, N.C. A native of Tarboro, N.C., he was predeceased by his wife, Doris Thompson and his parents, Edward Thomas and Janet Mae Piland Thompson. Mr. Thompson retired as a custodian for Green Acres Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Portsmouth First Friends Church and Portsmouth Masonic Lodge No. 100 (Fellowship Lodge No. 148). Survivors include one daughter, Patricia T. Reynolds; and one son, John W. Thompson Jr., both of Manteo; two sisters, Lillian Frost of Portsmouth and Louise Archer Repass of Appomattox; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Saturday, June 12, at 11 a.m. in Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, by Chaplain (LTC) Darrell E. Thomsen Jr. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home the hour before the service. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 11, 2010.

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Ellen Lockamy

July 22, 2010

My first time meeting Grano was on New Years Day of 2010. He was such a delight, a great person to have met. My love and prayers are always with you all.
Love you , Ellen

Bebe Campbell

July 21, 2010

Mr. Thompson was such a positive person-always smiling and radiating the joy of Christ. I will never forget my Uncle Billy and Aunt Viv sharing memories and funny stories of happy times spent with Mr. & Mrs. Thompson. Mr. Thompson touched everyone by making the trip back to Portsmouth for my uncle's funeral. Mr. Thompson was a kind and loving family man. My prayers are with his family but they know that they will be with Mr. Thompson again with our Lord in Glory.

Patsy Reynolds

June 17, 2010

Daddy was always such a happy man who loved people and loved life. I miss looking into those vibrant blue eyes each day.

Darlene Bohannon

June 17, 2010

I remember Grano dancing with me. He would put my feet on top of his feet and we would dance together. I miss hearing him call me "Doll" and I look forward to the time we all get together again. Love, Darlene

June 13, 2010

Our prayer are with the family during this time of home-going for our brother in Christ. We know that "Mr. John" is rejoicing in heaven and probably quoting scripture to God. He was an awesome man, and loved by our church family at Manteo Baptist.
Love, Pastor Ken & Jeannie

Janet Clemons (Frost)

June 13, 2010

Uncle John will never be forgotten. From his happy dance to walking in the mall holding up his walker. If you knew him, please place an entry of a funny/inspiring incident with you and him. Thank you to all for the prayers and "Blessings on You"!

June 11, 2010

Our prayers be with you....Love Cleo and Jack Futrell

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