Kenneth Thaddeus Thompson

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Kenneth Thaddeus Thompson, age 73, of Florence, who peacefully transitioned on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this time of loss and remembrance.

Mr. Kenneth Thaddeus Thompson, affectionately known as "Chief," was born on April 25, 1952, in Manhattan, New York. He was the son of the late Elliot Thompson and Ophelia Perkins-Thompson. He transitioned peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at MUSC of Florence.

Kenneth attended the Florence County School District and was a proud graduate of Wilson High School, Class of 1970. In his leisure time, he enjoyed playing horseshoes and fishing.

He was employed for many years at Young's Pecan Company in Florence, South Carolina. In addition to his civilian career, Kenneth honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Elliot Thompson and Ophelia Perkins-Thompson, and his brother, Collie Thompson.

Those left to cherish his loving memory include his devoted wife, Pandora Hudson-Thompson of the home; his son, Kenneth Thompson, II; his stepson, Donnie Hudson, Jr., both of Florence, South Carolina; and his stepdaughter, Amelia Hudson of Darlington, South Carolina. He is also survived by one sister, Vivian Matthews; his mother-in-law, Virginia Williams; four sisters-in-law, Mary Alford, Carolyn (Julius) Moses, LarVarsha (Demitri) Tedder, all of Darlington, South Carolina, and Renee Jackson of Florence, South Carolina; and one brother-in-law, Marion (Tanelia) Jackson of Columbia, South Carolina.

Kenneth also leaves to cherish his memory seven grandchildren; one godson; four god-grandchildren; a host of aunts and uncles; one special great-aunt, Dora (Vincent) Huggins of Columbia, South Carolina; and many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements Entrusted To:

Ideal Funeral Parlor, Inc.

106 East Darlington Street

Florence, South Carolina 29506

Memorials and Expressions of Sympathy May Be Sent To:

Ideal Funeral Parlor, Inc.

106 East Darlington Street

Florence, South Carolina 29506