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James Thompson Obituary
Thompson
November 17, 1953-
March 14, 2014
Columbus, GA- James "Jimbo" Richmond Thompson, 60, of Columbus, GA died Friday, March 14, 2014 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Edgewood Presbyterian Church with Rev. H.K. Johnston officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church according to McMullen Funeral Home, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA 31907.
Mr. Thompson was born November 17, 1953 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, son of the late James Carlton Thompson and Florence Margaret Thompson of Columbus, GA. He was a painter and worshipped regularly at different churches. Other than his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Martha Thompson Whitmire.
Survivors include his mother, Florence Margaret Thompson of Columbus, GA; son, James R. Thompson, II of Tampa, FL; sisters, Paula Thompson of Columbus, GA, Carla Thompson Jones (Randy) of Marietta, GA, and Amanda Colson (Dennis) of Easley, SC; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Columbus Hospice House, 7020 Moon Road, Columbus, GA 31907.
Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.mcmullenlfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Thompson
Priscilla Daniels
March 16, 2025
You are missed . I can still hear you laugh and see your smile.
Prisssy
Prissy
March 14, 2023
I miss you my friend. Can't believe It's been so long since I saw you. I know that we shall meet again.
Terry Jackson
March 28, 2014
To my long time friend from 7th grade I will miss you Jimbo I will miss seeing you when come down to visit may family. Going to miss our talks & laughs you have been a special dear friend. I know you are fishing with our Lord Jesus and no more pain.I thank God he place you in my life. love you. Terry Hammond Jackson
Teresa Bennett
March 22, 2014
In memory of Jimbo.
Bernise Bush - McClung
March 22, 2014
Today's the day of Jimbo's memorial, but we will remember him long past this day. He was an exceptional friend to guys and gals. May God strengthen the family today and the days to come.
Prissy
March 22, 2014
I will miss you my sweet friend. I loved you then, now and forever.
Kathy Kingsland
March 21, 2014
My dear sweet funny friend. You've had my heart since 7th grade. This world will be a sadder place without you but Heaven will have a brighter light. Save me a seat close to you. Your little sis - Kathy
Nov 2013
Andy Holt
March 20, 2014
I'm hurting now...it's the cost of friendship. It's worth it. May God's peace and comfort cover the Thompson family. Jimbo fought hard and he was an inspiration to all who knew what he was going through. As Jimbo would say, "Go get cha one!" Rest well Jimbo.
Betty Morris
March 20, 2014
just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you at your time of lose. An old friend of Jimbos from way back
Janet Jamieson
March 20, 2014
My heart breaks. I have known Jimbo all of my life and loved him like a brother. Rest in Peace Jimbo. xoxoxoxox
The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home
March 20, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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