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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
New Generation Funeral Home
2930 Murfreesboro Pike
Antioch, TN
Visitation with the Family
Thursday September 18, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church
5891 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN
Celebration of Life
Thursday September 18, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church
5891 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN
Visitation with the Family
Saturday September 20, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Click Funeral Home
109 Walnut Street
Lenoir City, TN
Celebration of Life
Saturday September 20, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Click Funeral Home
109 Walnut Street
Lenoir City, TN
Service of Committal & Interment
Hackney's Chapel
Loudon, TN
Obituary
Samuel David Thompson, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on September 10, 2025, at the age of 100.
Born and raised in Greenback, Tennessee, Samuel embodied the values of service, devotion, and hard work from an early age. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged on April 21, 1944. His commitment to service didn't end there-it became the foundation of a life spent serving the Lord, his family, and his community.
On June 4, 1950, Samuel married Wilma Bernice George, the love of his life, with whom he shared 65 beautiful years. He cared for her with tenderness and devotion until her passing in 2015, a testament to the depth of his love and loyalty.
A skilled carpenter and home builder, Samuel not only built homes for others-he built his own with his own hands, crafting spaces filled with warmth and integrity. He later enjoyed a 32-year career with American Airlines, retiring in 1985. Yet retirement never slowed him down.
An ordained deacon, Samuel's faith was the cornerstone of his life. He drove himself to church every Sunday and Wednesday, maintained his own yard, paid his own bills, and continued working with the same vigor that defined his youth. Even at 100 years old, he could be found on the roof making repairs, climbing ladders, and politely ignoring the pleas of family and friends to take it easy.
Samuel's life was a living sermon-one of humility, perseverance, and grace. He leaves behind a legacy of love, craftsmanship, and faith that will continue to inspire all who knew him.
Samuel was preceded by parents, James Hugh and Bessie Thompson; wife Wilma Bernice; son Mark David; brothers Leon Taylor, James, Walter, sister June; and a host of in-laws.
Samuel leaves behind sons Michael Samuel and Larry George; grandchildren Michael David (Deborah) and Erica (Donyea) Warren; great grandchildren Jeremiah, Bethany, Savannah; and, a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
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Lisa Southall
September 17, 2025
Prayers go out to all of the family ,been knowing Mr. Mrs. Wilma and Sam since I was young and Mark.and, Larry and Michael I remember boat rides Mr. Sam and remember Mark, may he Rip taking me for ride on his motorcycle lot memories, I will continue keep all of you on prayer doing this difficult time he lived a bless life long, life God was ready get his angel with Wilma and Mark.
Lisa Southall
Mrs. Shirley Holland Mcclain and Family
September 17, 2025
Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Eric Southall
September 17, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lisa Southall
September 17, 2025
Condolences go out to Larry & Michael, passing of there father ans rest of the.Thompson family
Lisa Southall he will be missed gone but never will be forgotten glad I got to celebrate that 100 beautiful birthday celebration. Southall Family love all of you see you all tommorrow at the home going celebration of a wonderful Christian man
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