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The Rev. William V. Thompson, 97, of Bristol, beloved husband of Dorothy (Ward) Thompson, died on Wednesday (January 7, 2026) at Bristol Hospital. Pastor was born on March 26, 1928, in Konawa, OK and was a son of the late Charlie P. and Audrey M. (Biagg) Thompson. He lived in New Haven, East Haven and Guilford before settling in Bristol in 1986. He served as pastor of Heritage United Pentecostal Church from 1969 until 1992 when he retired. He continued to be an
active member of the church until his passing. In addition to his loving wife of 75 years, Pastor is survived by two sons: Craig D. Thompson and his wife, Kim and Lee M. Thompson and his wife, Louise; three grandsons: Benjamin L., Jonathan D. and Michael I. Thompson; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings: Truman I., Billy, Kim D., Leveral and Verdain Thompson and Lois F. Ward. A memorial service will be held at Heritage United Pentecostal Church at a future date. Please visit Rev. William's memorial website at
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Ron and Joy Fuller
January 27, 2026
We're so sorry to hear of his passing. Lived attending Heritage church with him and family.
Neva Morann
January 23, 2026
My condolences to the Thompson family. I had the privilege of serving as a staff pastor under Brother Thompson's guidance.
Allan M. Ellis
January 20, 2026
My sister Jody and I were privileged to be raised in a local church (first in New Haven and then in Milford) where the Thompson family played a major role. Bro. Thompson assisted my father in both places and made a unique contribution to our spiritual formation as children and teenagers. We regarded him as a great man of God and a patriarch in every sense. We trust that the Lord will be a sweet comfort to the Thompson family during this time of parting. Well done!
Ray Glines
January 20, 2026
My first pastor was William V. Thompson, a very conservative man from West Texas. His going to CT to pastor a church was considered to be a 'home-missionary' area in the north, as it was much more common in the Bible Belt.
He passed away at the age of 98 on Jan. 7th of this year. He had a positive effect on my life, not so much for the dogma he preached or believed in, but for the human person he was. He emulated humility and was, in sort, a father figure to me. He was the type of man who would not only do his pastoral duties of visiting sick members, marrying their children, preparing sermons, and the like, he taught me humility by example. I spent lots of time at the church, since I really didn't want to be home. We cleaned bathrooms, helped with building projects, and worked on building the new church. I went with him to visit the sick and pray with them. He often stood up for me when power-hungry church members tried to tear me down, personally.
He believed in me.
I'm thankful to have known him. Rest in Peace, Bro. William V. Thompson.
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Bettyann Hunt
January 20, 2026
Sorry to hear of Bro. Thompson's passing
Funk Funeral Home - Bristol
January 20, 2026
Our heartfelt sympathies in this, your time of grief.
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