John "DANIEL" Thompson

John "DANIEL" Thompson obituary

John "DANIEL" Thompson

John Thompson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Parrott Funeral Home & Crematory on Jan. 10, 2026.
John "DANIEL" Thompson, known to many as "DT" passed away on Wednesday afternoon, January 8th, surrounded by the sound of love and laughter from his family and friends. Born on April 30, 1974, to parents John (Oggie) Frank Thompson III and Virginia (Ginger) Valentine Hancock in Newnan Georgia. He grew up working for his family timber business and loved to tell you about being a "lumberjack." Daniel was one of a kind and could light up any room that he entered. He never met a stranger and was sure to ask every person that he met, where they were from and what football team they pulled for. For him, "The Dawgs" was the only right answer. Daniel was UGA football's biggest fan, and could tell you the final score in any football game the Dawgs played in his lifetime… and some even before that! Daniel knew how to love, his heart was big and he cherished his family and friends and showed them by always reaching out to talk to them. He was never shy about telling them all he loved them. His joy for life will live on in the stories that we have to share about him for all the years to come.

Daniel was proceeded in death by his beloved father Oggie Thompson, his grandparents; John and Estelle Thompson, and John and Becky Valentine, his uncles Andy Thompson and Larry Copeland, stepmother Etta Thompson, stepfather Danny Hancock, mother-in-law Peggie Dennis and stepbrother Clay McCleod all of which played huge roles in his life.

He is survived by Jami, his loving wife of 6 years, his stepchildren, Tyson and Maci Wall, his mother Ginger Hancock, sister Amy Thompson, brother Luke Thompson and stepbrothers Brent (Dawn) and Shawn Stiehl, Adam (Rachel) McCleod, stepsister Erin McCleod, Uncle Mark (Becky) Valentine, Aunts Donna Copeland, Heidi (Kevin) Hearn and Sheila (Terry) Williams, Suzanne Thompson, in-laws, David Dennis, Robin (Lisa) Dennis along with many sweet and cherished cousins and extended family.

Visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon, January 11, 2025, from 2:00pm until 4:00pm at Parrott Funeral Home in Fairburn: 8355 Senoia Road, Fairburn, GA 30213

Celebration of life service will be held on Monday, January 12, 2025, at 2:00pm with a graveside service to follow at Sardis Baptist Church/Crossroads Church Chattahoochee Hills: 8400 Sardis Road, Palmetto, GA 30268

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the "Impacting our World" fund at Crossroads Church. There is no more important thing in life than leading souls to Christ!

https://www.crossroadsonline.org/give

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January 11, 2026

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January 10, 2026

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3 Entries

Jerry Gilles

January 11, 2026

Jami and Family
So sorry to hear of Daniel's passing.
You are in my thoughts and prayers

Brian Wilson

January 10, 2026

Daniel I loved hearing you call in on 680 the fan as John from Tucker and debating with the hosts. I knew it was you by the loud squeaky voice. I love you my friend and brother. Brian Wilson.

The Staff of Parrott Funeral Home

January 10, 2026

Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.

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