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Michael Thompson Obituary
Michael Watkins Thompson, age 71, 0f 601 W. Floyd Baker Blvd, Gaffney, passed away at his residence.
He was born in Philadelphia, PA, and was a son of the late John and Gwendolyn Watkins Thomspon.
Michael was a graduate of Grantz High School in Philadelphia, and a former employee of Amtrak.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by: a brother, John Thompson, Jr.; a sister, Hildred Thompson Freeman;
Surviving are: a sister, Elizabeth J. Thompson, of Philadelphia; several nieces and nephews, including: Tonya Thompson Howard (Gabriel), of McDonough, GA), Reginald Thompson, of Inman, SC, and Taj Thompson of Stockbridge GA, all raised in the home, John Dennis and Twanda Campbell, both of Philadelphia; other relatives and friends.
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Sheila Cameron
October 3, 2025
Hey cousin My heart was sooo broken when I heard I will always remember the good times and laughs we had ..You were more like a brother to me ..Your memories will forever be etched in my heart and soul and I will love u forever..
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