Clyde Smith Thompson, Jr.

1922 - 2019

Clyde Smith Thompson, Jr. obituary, 1922-2019, Baton Rouge, LA

Clyde Smith Thompson, Jr.

1922 - 2019

BORN

1922

DIED

2019

Clyde Thompson, Jr. Obituary

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Clyde Smith Thompson Junior 96 years old of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, formerly of Isle of Palms, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Funeral Service will be held Sunday, May 5, 2019 at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road, at 3:00 pm. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:00 pm until the time of service. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Clyde was born in Charleston, South Carolina on November 21, 1922 to Clyde Smith Thompson and Ethel Byrd Thompson and he grew up on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina. After high school he entered the United States Navy and served in WWII from 1944-1946. He then attended the Citadel in Charleston and graduated at the top of his class in 1949. He married his wife, Isabel Pickett, also of Sullivan's Island, on December 17, 1949. Clyde then started his lifelong career with the Bell System, which took them to South Carolina, Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee and Louisiana and then New York in 1973, where he became the Director of Method Accounting for AT&T. They moved back to Louisiana in 1980, as always to be closer to children and grandchildren. He loved his work in the Bell System but always put his family and their needs first. After retiring in 1985, they returned to their beloved island for several years where they were members of First United Methodist Church on the Isle of Palms. They moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1988 to be near children and grandchildren and became members of Broadmoor United Methodist Church. He was an extraordinary man of that greatest generation, always living his life with enduring faith, integrity and strong work ethic but making his deep love of family and love of life a priority. His sharp intellect never dimmed and we shall all miss the wisdom and humor that we adored. He is survived by two daughters, Nancy Thompson Willis (Chris) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Pamela Thompson Quigley (Jeff) of New Hope, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren: Ashley W. Holleron (Jason), Kimberly W. Freeman (Kevin), Hope W. Rudd (Thomas), Eric Thompson Quigley, and Caroline Isabel Quigley; six great grandchildren: Sydney, Maddox, Case, Cannon, Asher, and Hayes; a brother, Lynn B. Thompson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Clyde was preceded in death by his wife Isabel Pickett Thompson and son Clyde Smith Thompson III. Memorials may be made to Broadmoor United Methodist Church, 10230 Mollylea Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70815 or a favorite charity.

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CAROL WHITE

May 5, 2019

DEAREST NANCY AND PRECIOUS FAMILY. TODAY I AM CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MY GREATEST GENERATION FATHER AS HE WAS BORN TODAY IN 1921. PERHAPS YOUR FATHER WILL BE AT HIS CELEBRATION OF THE LOVE BEING LIFT ON HIGH FOR OUR GREAT ANGELS OUR MOMS INCLUDED IN THAT LOVE AND GRATITUDE. NANCY I M HERE FOR YOU WHEN YOU ARRIVE HOME.
WITH LOVE AND PRAYERS.

Katie and Larry Parker

May 5, 2019

Rest in peace

Jackie McCoy

May 3, 2019

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

May 1, 2019

Sharing in your sadness as you remember Mr Thompson. He will be missed. Psalms 90:10
Mr Johnson~

April 28, 2019

Sending heartfelt condolences to the family for your great loss. Your family was truly blessed to have shared so many years and memories with your dear father. May God provide the needed comfort and support during your time of bereavement.

Barry Jarreau

April 28, 2019

Offering prayers for a fallen Sailor.

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