Matthews, North Carolina
Bradley Deforrest Thompson, Jr. MATTHEWS - Bradley Deforrest Thompson, Jr., age 71, of Matthews, NC, passed away at his home on Monday, May 19, 2014. Commissioned in the US Army as a captain, he served his country proudly, receiving a bronze medal for service during the Vietnam War. He currently...
Read MoreOur deepest sympathies to the Thompson family. I am thankful for the opportunity to know Brad through Pride basketball. He has helped so many young athletes (my daughter included!) Brad will be missed!
Allison & Pete Doane
May 21, 2015 | Indian Trail, NC
Brad and I worked together in the food service at Dickinson College years and years ago. He brought me snacks and meals when I was out sick--such a grand friend. I will miss him. Barbara Hunt Conrad Class of 1964 Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA
Barbara Hunt Conrad
November 08, 2014 | Harrisburg, PA
Ina, we were so saddened to learn of your father's passing. He was so passionate about The Pride and gave so much of his time and effort in pushing these young girls to live up to their potential and to keep trying. We know he will be sorely missed by many. We are lifting you and your family up in prayer.
Lynda and Kevin Helms (parents of Alex Helms)
May 24, 2014 | Unionville, NC
Ina & Family:
We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you!
I so enjoyed getting to know your dad and talking to him at all the basketball games. He always made the effort to talk to us and say hey in the concession stand. He will be so sorely missed!
Jennifer & Noah Taylor
May 24, 2014 | Monroe, NC
Ina and family, we share in your sorrow and rejoice in Brad's victory. May the peace of the Lord be with you.
We spent many summer vacation days with Brad..."Come on people". We loved him, and he loved everyone. We will miss him until we meet again in overtime. Tom, Kay, Shelley Sehorn
Tom & Shelley Sehorn
May 24, 2014 | Waxhaw, NC
Brad was the founder of the team I have played on for the past 4 years. Brad was always carrying, he always put everything into Pride. He spent his Saturdays at tournaments all day. He came to practices. It was great to know someone who cared about not only our basketball lives but also our personality's. He got to know us and he will always be a part of our life's. He will be missed.
Madison Almond
May 22, 2014 | Mint Hill, NC
Brad was a great person. I enjoyed and will always remember our lunch time sports talks at Bedford Falls/Cardinal Lane.
Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Kim H
May 22, 2014 | Charlotte, NC
We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Brad's passing. We have many fond memories of the girls playing ball with the Piedmont Pride origanization. One of our favorite memories was when he was asked to leave the gym during a heated debate with a referee. He was passionate about basketball! Our community will feel the loss of a good man and champion of women's basketball. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joyce Widener
May 22, 2014 | Unionville, NC
Brad did so much to help michelle involved and show her beast side in basketball. i am so thankful for all he did for her. he will be greatly missed.
maribeth butler
May 22, 2014 | Indian Trail, NC