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Ellis Paul Thompson Sr., 75, of Mobile died on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2013 at home with his family.
Preceded by his parents; Paul M. (Pearl) Thompson and Eva Dee (Lloyd) Lewis. He was survived by his wife of 53 years Diane Porter Thompson; three sons, Ellis Paul Jr., Porter and Clyde; four grandchildren, Hunter (Presli), Ashton (Jacob), Travis, and Cody Matthew; five great grandchildren, Jami, Blakelin, Melanie, and Cason; one brother; William "Bill" Thompson; two sisters, Melva (Glen) Pearce and Tammy (Bill) Bradly; nieces, nephews, two aunts, Nita Molyneux and Annie Murphy.
Ellis requested his body to be donated to USA Anatomical Gift Program. A memorial service will be held at a later date with his family.
A very special thanks to Southern Care Hospice, Brandy, Donna, Barbara, Chaplin Chris, Jeanie and Loretta.
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Joe Thompson
August 23, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the Family
August 22, 2013
Diane my prayers are with you and your family...
Carole Sue Anderson
Alla Rigsby Lewis
August 22, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bob Teschel
August 22, 2013
Ellis,
We are very sorry for your loss. We will keep you and yours in our prayers.
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Paula Rhea
August 22, 2013
Diane, I'm so sorry to hear about Ellis. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. May God bring you comfort and peace.
Don and Donna Odom
August 21, 2013
Don an I are thinking of you at this time. God Bless each of you and may He be your comforter.
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