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Danny Thompson Obituary

GASTONIA - Danny Lee Thompson, 57, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 1, 2014, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas.

Danny was born Aug. 13, 1956, in Anderson, S.C., to the late George W. and Sybil Tippins Thompson.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Josh Thompson, brother, George Thompson and a sister, Joann Caldwell. He was also a member of Ranlo Church of God.

Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Deborah Bumgardner Thompson; children, Danny Thompson Jr. (Angela), Amber Thompson and Sylvia Thompson; sisters, Shirley Stevens (Tommy), Faye Bradley (Dennis), Cathy Lucas (Robert) and Dale Baker; brothers, Clifford Thompson, Robert Thompson (Katie) and Charlie Thompson (Doris); 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services to celebrate Mr. Thompson's life will be held 2 p.m. Friday April 4 at Ranlo Church of God with the Rev. Johnny Sawyer and Pastor Jerry Willard officiating.

Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Belmont.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers please make memorials in Danny's name to Hospice of Gaston County, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054.

Arrangements handled by Benson Funeral & Cremation Services, Mt. Holly. www.bensonfuneralservices.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Apr. 3, 2014.

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Patty

April 16, 2014

You have my deepest sympathy. May good memories provide solace for you and your family during this challenging time and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again. (John 17:3)

Sharon (Anne) Buckley

April 5, 2014

Prayers to the Thompson family.

Grace, Roger, Audri, Kaleigh, & Rj

April 3, 2014

We love and miss you so much!

Laura Huffstetler

April 3, 2014

May God bless your family. To Deborah, we love you very much cousin. Please call if you need us.

Alden O'Donoghue

April 3, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Dale Baker Michelle Anderson

April 3, 2014

We miss you more than words can say. You were a huge part of our hearts. I know you are not in suffering anymore. Just know that you are loved beyond words. Give grandma, grandpa, Josh, George and Joanne a big hug and tell them we love them! We love you and your in our hearts forever ?

Tonda Lane

April 3, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

chrsty turner

April 3, 2014

Your Were A Lite Of Joy

amber thompson

April 3, 2014

I love and miss u so much already daddy just wish I could have had more time with u rest easy my beautiful guardian angel

christy turner

April 3, 2014

uncle danny you save a seat for me up there I love u and will miss u

Kim ODonoghue

April 3, 2014

I love and miss u Uncle Danny
Love,
Kim, Alden, and Katelyn

Christy Turner

April 3, 2014

Uncle Danny you were mr fix it lol you made the kids laugh when you talked like a duck you were an amazing uncle I love u and will miss you but I will see you someday

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