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Mr. J. Fred Thompson of Gulfport, MS passed away June 20, 2006 in Gulfport.
Mr. Thompson was born in Tallico Plains TN. He has been a resident of the Coast since 1947. Mr. Thompson was a counselor for Harrison Central High School for 37 years. He was an avid horsetrader and loved to work outdoors on his tractor. Mr. Thompson was a 32nd Degree mason and a member of Gateway United Methodist Church. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Juanita Thompson, his wife Emily Thompson, and his sister, Kathleen Markert.
He is survived by his two sons, Cary Neal and Guy EL Thompson and wife Kim, both of Gulfport; his fiancee, Melody Williams of Gulfport; and three grandchildren, James Micheal Thompson, Heather Jean Thompson, and Jonathan Robert Thompson, all of Gulfport.
A visitation will be held Friday June 23, 2006 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Gateway United Methodist Church in Gulfport. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gateway United Methodist Church, 16020 South Swan Rd. Gulfport, MS 39503. An online guestbook may be viewed and signed via riemannfuneralhomes.com.
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Heather Thompson
March 29, 2007
Paw-Paw Fred and Maw Maw Emily,
Im sorry I have not got to talk to you lately. I have been in college for a year now! I miss yall. James had a baby-girl, you went to see god before they could tell you. She is so beautiful her name is Myleigh Renee. She looks just like James. Its about to be summer soon. I always remember you on the tractor digging up wholes and fixing the property, dont worry dad and cary are keeping it well takin care of. Tell maw maw Emily I miss her and love her too! I know we werent that close, but I do and will always love the both of you! Maw Maw I wish you could of shown me a trick or two about painting and sewing. I did pretty good in my art classes threw high school. Well till we see each other again. Love yall and miss yall. I know dad and cary miss yall terribly, but they are still doing good. Dad is still not drinking. I know yall would be so proud of him. Uncle Cary he is hanging on, but you know he was a daddys boy. Could yall please tell nanny (LOIS JEAN PAVOLINI) that I LOVE HER AND MISS HER SO MUCH!! Mom really misses her. She misses talking to her and telling her about bad kids lol! Paw Paw Robert loves you so much nanny! Nanny you were a great listener and helper. I know you still listen to us but we just cant hear you talk to us back, and it hurts to know that you are not hear with us now!!I wish you was down here with us. YOU would be so proud of all of us. Jonathan had a little boy, Cameron David he is 2!! He looks just like him. Nanny, I graduated high school and now im in college my major is radiologoy! I miss yall all so much. Why was my time with yall so short? I know I should not be questioning god, but I just cant help to ask. Well BJ got us 5 acres, so we will be building a house in about 6 months to a year. Please watch over all of us and keep us safe. Please know that we love and miss yall so much. Till we meet again, I love yall and miss yall. xoxo
Love always,
Heather Jean Thompson!
ps/ love yall and miss yall!!!!!
Bob Sanders
June 30, 2006
Our prayers are with the family of Mr. Thompson.
Heather Thompson
June 27, 2006
thank you everyone.. it means alot to us.. thank you so much. you will also be in our prayers too. paw-paw fred was a great man and he will be missed greatly..
Patty O'Fallin McGill
June 24, 2006
Dear Thompson Family ........Fred was my teacher in high school at Harrison Central when it was on the Old Highway at Lyman. His father use to help my mother find gentle riding horses for me & my sister. He & his family were dear friends to us. He was a good person & I know God must have needed another angel to help Him. Please call (770/971-7930) if we can ever be of any help. Love,
Kady Jernigan
June 23, 2006
I am so sorry for the family, you are in my prayers. Mr. Thompson had a positive impact on many, many young people, and for that, the family should be very proud. God Bless.
KIM FAIRLEY
June 23, 2006
GUY & FAMILY, CARY, I JUST WANT YOUR FAMILY TO KNOW THAT I WILL PRAY FOR YA'LL EVERYDAY.
Robert & Roxy Simmons
June 23, 2006
Guy & Kim, our thoughts and prayers are with your family. You both are a blessing to us and we are here if you need anything.
Michael Switzer
June 22, 2006
Dear Family,
It has been a long time since I seen Mr Thompson. I was a student at the Harrison Central High School when it was at the Old Highway 49 Lyman Elementary School. I remember his little red Volvo which looks like a 47 Ford and how he loved that car. We became friends but lost touch after high school. He will always be in my memories.
Rev. John McCay, III
June 22, 2006
Dear Family,
It was a pleasure to serve as Mr. Fred's pastor at Gateway. He was always smiling and had a kind word to say. I appreciated his friendship and sense of humor. Every time I saw him after I left Gateway, we would have a great conversation. Gateway has lost a wonderful man, but we know he has gone to be with the Father. My prayers are with you.
Marsha Rushing
June 22, 2006
Guy,Kim,and kids, We are so sorry for your loss.I know that this is a very hard time for all of you and that words cannot fix a broken heart.Just remember you are in our thoughts and prayers and we love you guys. Marsha,Buddy,and boys.
melvin breland
June 22, 2006
Carey and Guy, I want to express my heart felt condolences at the passing of your father, Fred. I have many fond memories of Fred, and our growing up years, his father,Harrison and our uncle Pete Thompson, who were brothers, brought us to this part of the country in 1947, and we grew up together in this area. I know he is with your mother, Emily, and his mother and father. Will keep you in our prayers, Melvin and Carol Breland
Joylynn Muesall
June 22, 2006
To The Family Of Mr.Thompson.
Mr.Thompson Will Be Sadly Missed!He Will Always Be Someone Special To Me.He Helped Me So Much During High School At Harrison Central 9th Grade..May God Give You Family Strength!God Bless!
Sherri Breland
June 22, 2006
To the Thompson family, i'm sorry to hear about the lost of your loved one. Mrs. Thompson was my English teacher for 2 years and i knew how dear he was to her. May God be with you all.
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