Vincent Giles "Vince" Thompson

Vincent Giles "Vince" Thompson

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213 East Market Street, Fayetteville, TN 37334

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Vincent Thompson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Higgins Funeral Home - Fayetteville on Sep. 22, 2025.

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A memorial visitation remembering the life of Vincent Giles Thompson, age 75, of Fayetteville, TN, will be held from 4 PM until 6 PM on Friday at Higgins Funeral Home.

Vince was born on April 24, 1950, in Kansas City, MO, to the late Joseph Steven Thompson and Grace Dewier Thompson. He served in the US Army. Mr. Thompson enjoyed wood working and target shooting. He passed away on September 20, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Survivors include his sons, Joe (Aubrey) Thompson, and Dennis (Heather) Thompson both of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Emma Jane Thompson, Molley Lynn Thompson, Annie Beth Thompson, Luke McCall Thompson, Bristol Lynn Thompson, and Harlow Maelee Thompson; and his siblings, Michelle Thompson, Gabrielle Thompson, Marie Thompson, and Daniel Thompson. In addition to his parents, Vince was preceded in death by his wife, Kathie Lynn McCall Thompson.

Memorials may be made to the Lincoln County Warrior Exhibit, 111 Main Avenue North, Fayetteville, TN 37334.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Vincent Giles Thompson.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

26

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Higgins Funeral Home

213 East Market Street, Fayetteville, TN 37334

Send Flowers

Only 9 hours left for delivery to next service.