Jerry Wayne Thompson, age 83, of Hinton, VA, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 16, 1942, on Reed's Creek, WV, the son of the late Samuel and Bessie Thompson. Jerry married Pauline (Huffman) Thompson, who survives in Hinton.
Jerry was a 1960 graduate of Franklin High School and a Christian by faith. He retired from Graham Packaging as a Laborer.
In addition to his wife, Jerry leaves behind to cherish his memory: 2 daughters, Karen Carter (Craig Thompson) of Hinton, VA, Barbara Eavers (Bill) of Dayton, VA; a son, David Thompson (Cheryl) of Elkton, VA; grandchildren, Shayna Carter, Timothy Watson, Jordan Thompson; and 4 great-grandchildren, Jentrey, Pierce, Margaret, Benji. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: 3 brothers, Alston, Donald, Sherman; 2 sisters, Peg Moyers and Lillie Smith.
Jerry's family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 6-8 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, WV. A graveside service will be on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at the Huffman Family Cemetery, Onego, WV, with Pastor Eric Heatwole officiating. Memorials may be made to the Clover Hill Fire or Rescue Squad. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.
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