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Captain Thompson Obituary
Knoxville, TN
Captain Charlie Jay Thompson passed away Sunday, November 11 at the age of 78 in Fort Mill, South Carolina. A graduate of Fulton High School (Class of '58), he had lived in Knoxville his entire life until June of 2018, when he moved to Fort Mill, SC to be closer to his daughter and family. Charlie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He was a devoted Knoxville Police Officer for 35 years, an avid golfer, a talented painter, a HUGE lady Vols fan and a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents James Bryant and Rillie Thompson, brothers JB, Andrew, Daniel, Louis, Fred, and Donald Thompson. He is survived by wife of 53 years Linda Carter Thompson, brother Joe Thompson, daughter and son in law Terri and Robert Ober, granddaughters Payton Elizabeth and Tessa Paige Ober, sisters-in-law Kathy Huelsemann, Inge Thompson and MiSoon Thompson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He will be missed beyond words.
The family will receive friends Friday, November 16 from 4-6 pm at Mynatt Funeral Home in Fountain City, 2829 Rennoc Rd, Knoxville. There will be a service at 6:00 pm. Family and friends will meet at 11:45am on Saturday, November 17 at Lynnhurst Cemetery for a 12:00pm graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #2 (Knoxville Branch).
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Lee Miracle
November 18, 2018
My sincere condolences to Charlie's family. Charley was a good man.
Lee Miracle
November 18, 2018
My sincere condolences to Charlie's family. Charley was a good man.
Lee Miracle
November 18, 2018
My sincere condolences to Charlie's family. Charley was a good man.
Carol and Cliff Keck 4640 Angakot Road
November 15, 2018
Charlie touched so many lives with his sweet personality. He and Linda we so good to our family. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. He will be missed by so many people. Thank you Charlie for your service. You are now a Captain in God's Department. God bless his family. Give them our love Lord.
Mark Harvey
November 15, 2018
In 1976, when I was a new reserve officer for KPD, Captain Charlie Thompson was among the handful of 'old school' cops who patiently showed me the ropes of the profession. After my own 40 year LE career, I still remember and respect him. I extend my sincere sympathies to his family.
John Rosson
November 15, 2018
I am very sorry about the passing of Captain Charlie Thompson. He was a very fine man and very good officer. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Kathy & Marvin Mitchell
November 15, 2018
I worked with Captain Thompson at the Knoxville Police Department in the 1970's. He was my Building Captain in the Records Bureau. He was very professional, but very personable to all his employees and treated everyone just alike. It was a great joy to come to work to have such a wonderful and caring boss like Captain Thompson. Love and prayers to his family in the days, weeks, and months ahead. Enjoy the memories!
Linda Bunch
November 15, 2018
Captain Thompson was a great guy! Great officer! Friend to many.
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