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James Thompson Obituary
February 12, 1934 - April 3, 2018
Macon, Georgia- James Edgar Thompson, 84, of Macon passed away on April 3, 2018.
Jim was a native of Dooly County and the son of the late Luther Hinton Thompson and Gussie Bowen Thompson and the stepson of Vera Thompson. He graduated from Byromville High School and attended the University of Georgia and ABAC. After serving in the Army, he moved to Macon and was a salesman and sales manager at Sears for nearly 50 years. Jim was a faithful charter member of Shurlington United Methodist Church and a member of the Optimist Club.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Hart's Mortuary, 765 Cherry Street, Macon, Georgia with the Reverend Bill Neely officiating. The family will greet friends prior to the service at 10:30 AM at Hart's Mortuary. The burial will be private at Page Cemetery in Byromville at 3:00 PM.
Jim is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Chuck and Jill Thompson of Jones County, Jimmy and Brenda Thompson of Macon, and Jeff and Jill Thompson of Macon; grandchildren, Katie (Robby) Kern, Kevin Thompson, Jessi (Logan) Easterwood, Seth Thompson, Joshua Thompson, Sarah Jane Thompson and Rebecca Thompson; and a great granddaughter, Carlee Kern.
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Hart's Mortuary, downtown Cherry Street, has charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Thompson
William (Bill) Lucas
March 29, 2025
I worked with Jim for several years at Sears. He was a man of calmness no matter what the challenges were Jim had the ability to solve them without conflict. He was a man of honor and kindness.
Frank Lester
March 29, 2020
He was my college 'roomie' in Weltner Hall. Many memories.
Scott Sherrill
December 14, 2018
I am truly sorry I did not see this until today - found it while looking for an address to send Mr. Thompson a Christmas card. I knew him from growing up with Chuck, but truly got to know him as he and my parents became neighbors after the kids moved out. The help, charity and compassion Mr Thompson showed to my mother as she dealt with her cancer will never be forgotten. He is someone who would do anything to help others. The world is a better place because he was in it
Bill Lucas
April 6, 2018
Jim was a great man! I worked with Jim at Sears for 10 years and he was always a man of integrity. I will miss him. May God bless Jim's family
Felicia Seguin
April 6, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Lots of memories.
Bernard Richland
April 5, 2018
So sorry for your loss!
Mark & Holley Meyer
April 5, 2018
Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength.
With deepest sympathy,
Mark and Holley Meyer
&
Mark Jr., Jack, Christopher and Maegan
Ray Wilkes, Jr.
April 5, 2018
Jimmy,
I am very sorry for your loss.
Holle and Jamey Wilson
April 4, 2018
So Sorry for your loss! Love yall!
Deena Hammond
April 4, 2018
Chuck, Jimmy, Jeff, and families, Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Knowing Mr. Jimmy is no longer in that state of confusion and he's whole again is enough to be thankful. He lived a very long life with lots of good memories.
Love, Deena and Mike
April 4, 2018
Jimmy, Chuck and families, my condolences on the loss of your father. Prayers for comfort and peace for all. God bless you.
Cindy Martin
Brenda Kern
April 4, 2018
Chuck, Jill and family: My heartfelt condolences on your loss. His memory will live on in your memories and your heart. May the Lord comfort you in his arms at this trying time.
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