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Lacy Thompson Obituary
SALISBURY -- Mr. Thompson, 64, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.
Born October 5, 1944 in Salisbury, NC he was the son of the late Lacy Franklyn Thompson, Sr. and Mary Lee Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a graduate of East Rowan High School and attended Wake Forest University. He spent his summers as a life guard for the Blue Waters Swimming Pool. Mr. Thompson joined the US Navy and attended the US Navy Communications School. He served during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Morocco as a Communications Specialist. Mr. Thompson had a life long career in the insurance business. He was an avid tennis player, bowler, and softball player through the Queen City Leagues. During the 1970's and early 1980's he coached for the Parks Sharon recreation leagues and also served as head tennis coach for the Huntingtowne Farms Youth League. He was a member of the Kannapolis Jaycees and the Charlotte Elks Lodge. Mr. Thompson was a member of Forest Hills Church where he served as a greeter.
He was a loving father and grandfather who is survived by his sons, Lacy Franklyn Thompson, III and wife Tonya of Mooresville, NC, and Wesley Glenn Thompson of Charlotte, NC; daughter, Laura Lee Thompson Sweet and husband Gray of Charlotte, NC; and seven grandchildren, Gatlin, Rielyn, and Madison Thompson; Adi, Ella, and Brooks Sweet, and Christian Thompson.
Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Summersett Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2009 at North Main Baptist Church with Rev. W. Dale Robertson officiating. Entombment will follow at Rowan Memorial Park with Military Honors.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312; and North Main Baptist Church, 1501 N. Main St., Salisbury, NC 28144.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the caretakers and staff at the Mooresville Brian Center and the Lake Norman Dialysis Center for all their compassionate and loving care.
Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Thompson family. Condolences may be made online at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lacy Thompson
Doyt and Mary Hoffman
August 11, 2015
Always in our hearts and in our memories.
Bill Karriker
March 20, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Bill Karriker
March 4, 2009
To Laura, Franklin, and Wesley.
We're lost for words to explain our feelings. As you know, I go way back to 1970 when your Dad and I worked for Prudential and became very close friends and later became partners in an Insurance Business. I'm deeply sorry we drifted apart and didn't stay in touch with one another, but one day we will be together once again.
I know it's very hard to lose one family member, but to lose two within one month, must be almost unbearable. The good thing is now your Father and Grandfather are with God and will be your Guardian Angels.
Both Nila and I offer our HEART FELT sympathy and prayers. You are an impressive family and we're praying that God will guide and keep you safe,
Lovingly,
Nila and Bill Karriker
March 5, 2009
Nirav Pancholy
March 1, 2009
Dear Frank,
We are saddened by death of your father and surely miss him around our neighborhood.
He will be in our thoughts and prayers
God Bless!
Nirav & Jagruti Pancholy
137, Trotter Ridge
Cindy Perdue
March 1, 2009
Laura, Frank & Wesley,
We send our deepest sympathy to you in this hard time. May God give you peace to know that your dad will suffer no more!!
Love you all!
Cindy (Smith) Perdue & family
Steve & Malynda Peeler
February 28, 2009
Our thought and prayers are with you.
Classmate from Granite Quarry Elementary and East Rowan Class of 1963.
Jan Sizemore
February 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jo Ann & Ed Land
February 28, 2009
Frank, Wesley and Laura:
We were saddened to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May God give you comfort and hope in your time of sorrow.
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