Curtis Dale Thompson

Curtis Dale Thompson

Curtis Thompson Obituary

Visit the Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Gastonia website to view the full obituary.

Curtis Dale Thompson, 59, of Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away on November 27, 2025.

He was born in Orange County, California, on July 6, 1966 to Charles Ronald Thompson and the late Jeannie Murray Thompson.

Curtis was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hanging out at the Carolina Speedway with his family and friends. He was very social and never met a stranger. Curtis leaves many happy memories to be cherished by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Kimberly Hall Thompson; brother, John Thompson; and his sisters, Rachel Andews and Brenda Evensek.

Services will be private.

Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.

Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com

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