THOMPSON, Mr.
Walter Herman, of Beaverdam, Va., departed this life on Sunday, October 2, 2011. He was the son of the late Walter and Larnell Thompson. Walter was born on December 2, 1939 in Hanover and attended Hanover County public schools. Walter had a long-standing career in construction, forming Thompson Construction Company in the late sixties. Over the span of over 40 years, Walter built numerous houses and community structures throughout the surrounding areas. Walter was active in his church and his community. At Ebenezer, he served on the Trustee and Usher Board. In March 1972, he became a member of the Pride of Hanover Lodge # 264 and was a Past Master. He had a larger than life personality, was well loved and touched the lives of many in the community. Walter was preceded by his brother, James Garfield Thompson. He is survived by sister, Mary Thompson; son, Patrick Thompson (Darlene); daughter, Gale Robinson (Simon); grandchildren, Candice Robinson and Evan Thompson; and a host of other relatives and friends. He rests at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home,
518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. 23005, where public viewing will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 7, 2011, 2 p.m. at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Beaverdam, Va. Interment church cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
