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Gary Thompson Obituary
Departed this life on Saturday, January 7, 2006. Beloved son of Joycelyn Thompson and Randolph Coddett. He is survived by his children, Rachel and Marc; sisters, Adrienne and Angela; a host of other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, January 13 from 10 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Comforter, 7th & Oglethorpe Sts., N.W. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Services entrusted to CAPITOL.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Thompson
Sponsored by Joycelyn Thompson.
Keith Ridley IV
July 25, 2014
wow. I just found out that you have left us brother.. What happened
Sabrina Scales-Harris
March 31, 2014
It saddens me deeply to be writing this as I only found out about Gary today so for me it is a sad day...I remember when he was pledging the mighty OO Chapter as I was one of the Alpha Sweets that assisted them during their pledge time. Gary will be greatly missed among all of his friends.
Anthony Bowlds
January 17, 2008
One Love.
Gordon T. Alston
August 16, 2006
I life well spent is never forgotten, and I will never forget you my brother, my spesh. Your memory will live on in all of those that you have touched, and given found memories to. You helped make Oh My God! Oh My God chapter the finest in Alpha Phi Alpha.
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Ernest Wiggins
July 12, 2006
Gary the stories we spoke of and the times we shared will be here in heart until we meet again. You are a true soldier and man of scholar. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY. OUR BROTHER HOOD is for live, nothing will ever change that. See you soon.
Uncle Gerry, Sharon & Shelly Stewart
February 17, 2006
Joyce & Rachel:
We do share and feel your pain at this time. Gary will always be remembered & missed by everyone in this family.
Doug Hoggs
February 15, 2006
When I heard the news of Gary's passing I was floored. Even though it had been twenty years since I had spoken with him, I still had fond memories of this special person. WUDC-AM was a fun place in the 80's and Gary made me feel a part of it. We all enjoyed our time there and I still remember his call "Party People" fondly. He was a wonderful presence on this earth. May God comfort you in your loss and keep you in his abiding love.
Jimmy James
February 9, 2006
Dear brother GT,
Its difficult to find words to describe the fondness I have for you and how much I will miss you. You were a great line brotha and I was glad that you had my back.
We will miss you here on earth but heaven ain't all that bad. If you haven't done so aleady, go see my parents...they will be happy to see you again and will show you around.
Etenal peace to you and pece and love to the family
Jimmy James
OO chapter
Spring 84 #4
John R Johnson
February 9, 2006
Gary lived a glorious life that embodies in Alpha's slogan "First of All, Servants of All and We Shall Transcend All." He touches the lives of everbody on UDC campus,community and in his professional life Beloved Brother Gary you will surely missed but God knows best and to Omega chapter to your eternal rest.
To the Family May God Keep in Hid Care.
Fraternally,
John 3-NT-81
OO Chapter President 83-85
Anthony Donfor
February 9, 2006
Brother Thompson,
Although you will be truly missed on the plains of this earth, your spirit has risen to watch over us for all eternity in Heaven. I am comforted knowing that during your brief stay, our spirits crossed and we were able to connect in brotherhood. May you continue to sound the trumpet for Glory and pave the way, as you have done before, for those whom are to follow. May the LORD provide peace and comfort to the grieving family and friends. Rest in peace my Brother.
Michael Bigelow
February 9, 2006
To My Line Brother, My Alpha Brother and My Friend,
I will always remeber the great experiences we shared as line brothers and all the fun we had after becoming Alpha Men. You will be truly missed.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Omicron Omicron Chapter
Spring 84
#1 Michael Bigelow
#2 David Volin
#3 Nathan Bovelle
#4 Eugene James
#5 Gary Thompson
howard franklin, jr
February 9, 2006
Brother Thompson,
Rest in peace! The stories about you are forever told!
Brother Howard Franklin
President of your Double "O"
Washington, DC
Ronell White
February 8, 2006
Dear brother rest in peace because your contributions to this world will live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew you well. May God be with the family and carry them.
Irma Cole
February 7, 2006
Dearest Joyce: It is never easy to accept the loss of a loved one and particularly difficult when it is your child; but find comfort in the thought that he is only gone before. Look forward to the day when you will meet with him again. May God comfort you and give you the strength to live through this challenge to your faith in him.
Sandra Dover
February 7, 2006
Dear Joyce:
It is difficult to find adequate words to express the sadness my Mom and I feel over the death of our beloved Gary. May God comfort you and keep you surrounded with peace and love. I will miss his smile.
DAVID ALLICOCK
February 7, 2006
ON BEHALF OF THE ALLICOCK FAMILY IT IS OUR PRAYER THAT GOD WILL BLESS YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY CIRCLE WITH STRENGTH,PEACE AND EMOTIONAL CLOSURE DURING THIS TESTING PERIOD IN YOUR LIVES..I PRAY FOR THIS IN JESUS NAME AMEN....DAVID ALLICOCK
Ivor Yearwood
February 6, 2006
Dear Joycelyn and family,
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,My prayers and my deepest sympathy are for you.Ipray that Almighty God wil bless you with the strength and fortitude to endure the pain that is yours at this time. Please keep in mind that God answers prayers, so despite the pain prayer like Paul and Silas and great things will happen in your heart.
Blessings
Ivor
Leslyn Hermonstine
February 6, 2006
Dear Aunt Babs and Rachel,
sorry for the untimely departure of your son Gary from you, Rachel and the remainder of the family. May god provide you and reachel with the strength during this difficult time.
Yvonne Watson
February 6, 2006
Joyce: I extend my profound sympathy
I am still struggling to accept Gary's departure. But to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May he rest in the welcoming arms of Jesus.
Rev. Minette Hope
February 6, 2006
Dear Joyce;
"Thy purpose Lord we cannot see, but all is well that's done by thee." My heart feels your pain, after all we do not expect our children to die before us. My prayer is that God speaks to you and gives you a sense of peace,as you deal with your sorrow. Byron and Roxane join with me in supporting you.
Carmen Subryan
January 30, 2006
Dear Joyce and Rachel:
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please do not hesitate to call if you need something, or just to talk. I am always here.
Desiree DeFlorimonte
January 28, 2006
My Dear Joyce & Family:
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on your loss. We know the wonderful memories of Gary will be in your hearts always. May God's Peace, Love and Light surround and comfort you!
The De Florimonte Family
Carmen Bovell
January 27, 2006
Joyce and family,Gary's passing is a tremendous loss for all of you. He was such a vibrant, positive young man and he'll be missed by all who knew and loved him. I pray that you will be comforted by all the wonderful memories of Gary that reside in your hearts. God Bless!
Jacqueline Vyfhuis
January 27, 2006
Joyce,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, but, as the saying goes,"Time heals all wounds." Love.
Romy Mbuyamba
January 24, 2006
Miss, As one of my favourite teacher, it was verry touching for me to learn that you suffered such loss and i'm writing you from the bottom of my heart just to let you know how much i feel for you. I hope that during this harsh time, you will find, still hapiness and the joy to go on again.....My condolences.
Lots of love...
Lenise Cummings-Vaughn
January 23, 2006
My deepest sympathy for Uncle Archie and all of Gary's family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Lenise Cummings-Vaughn
andrew hermonstine
January 19, 2006
Aunt Babs
Grace and peace from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
We mourn the loss of Gary a dear beloved cousin. We look foward to seeing you and hug you, but for now be comforted in Christ Jesus.We love you.
Andrew Dianne DJ Danny and significant other.
Odetta Kilkenny
January 18, 2006
My condolence to you aunt Babs and your family circle for you great lost. May god grant you strength, courage and understanding at this time.
Samantha Hermonstine
January 18, 2006
Hi,Aunt Babs and Rachel,
Cheryl, Anthony and I would just like to give u our symapthy and to tell u to be strong and have faith in God and he will see u through this time of berievement. Love Samantha
Pamela Dillon
January 16, 2006
Auntie Babs and Rachael, I feel your pain. The wonderful memories of your loved one, his laughter, jokes, deep thoughts, desires live with you still. Keep him alive with those memories. I pray that God keeps you through this time of sorrow.
Pam Dillon, Guyana
Paula Cooke-Freeman
January 16, 2006
My family and I send our prayers for Our Lord to comfort and bless you with strength in your time of sorrow. We are deeply sorry for the loss of Gary and will keep your family in our prayers.
Wendy Hermonstine
January 16, 2006
To Aunty Babs, Rachel and the rest of the family circle We here in Guyana share and feel your pain, be strong and we pray that Almighty God will give you the strength to overcome because he knows best.
Love always
Wendy & Precious Hermonstine
Beverley Griffith
January 15, 2006
My deepest sympathy to uncle Archie and the rest of the family on the death of Gary. May God sustain you during this time of lost.
Lyndon DeBellotte
January 14, 2006
Adrienne,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family! Gary will be truly missed!
Michael and Jennifer Case
January 14, 2006
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. May God's peace and grace be with you during this difficult time.
Helen Gee
January 13, 2006
The short time that I've known Gary was simply pleasent. He will be missed.
Alex Bailey
January 13, 2006
To Gary's Family: May God forever keep you. An outstanding brother of our Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., has gone to eternal rest.
Fraternally,
Alex Bailey (former Asst. Prof., UDC)
Michael Ginwright
January 13, 2006
God Bless the family of Gary Thompson and may he rest in peace.
Daughn Dixon-Moisan
January 12, 2006
Adrienne and family
Bob and I want to express our sympathy at the loss of your loved one. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult and very sad time. May God grant you all that you need.
Daughn
Connal Brown
January 12, 2006
My heart felt sympathy goes out to the family of Gary GT Thompson. He will truely be missed both he and the WUDC-AM radio station family gave me the " I can too" motivation to succeed. God Bless
Jeannette Thomas & Family
January 12, 2006
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ADRIENNE AND FAMILY AS YOU MOURN THE DEPARTURE OF YOUR BROTHER. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL.
BARBARA, ANNEMARIE, AGNES, DAVID, WILSON FRIENDS OF ADRIENNE
January 12, 2006
ADRIENNE, OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
HERE'S HOPING THAT YOU TAKE COMFORT IN THE LOVE OF GOD AND KNOW THAT HE IS THERE FOR YOU ALL
YOUR BROTHER AND LOVED ONE IS IN A GOOD PLACE NOW WHERE THERE IS NO PAIN OR WORRY. MAY HE REST IN THE LORD'S ARMS FOREVER
Nancy Thomas
January 12, 2006
Rachel my heart goes out to you right now.I have known you since you were 3 and have loved you like my own grandauther.Iknow it is hard losing your father you both were so close.I will keep you in my prayers always.May you and your brother find comfort in each other.Please keep comming to see me. Nancy Thomas 1213 Taylor st ne.
Gary and Juliana
January 12, 2006
'For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.' Psalm 27:5
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ADRIENNE AND FAMILY AS YOU MOURN THE PHYSICAL DEPARTURE OF YOUR DEAR BROTHER. GOD KEEP YOU ALL IN PERFECT PEACE AS GARY'S SOUL RESTS SAFELY IN HIS ARMS.
Edwidge Valery
January 12, 2006
May the awareness that Gary is in the Pure Lands be the gradual ointment to your sadness. May the Lord's Peace be with you all.
C. Whittle
January 12, 2006
Adrienne,
On behalf of the staff and students at Woodroffe High School, our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Soyini Cornette
January 12, 2006
My deepest sympathy to Adrienne and family, Gary is now resting in the gracious home of the Lord!
Oliver and Judy Valz
January 12, 2006
Our deepest sympathies are extended to Gary's family. You are in our thoughts.
Kim Coddett
January 11, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to my Uncle Archie and Cousins Adrienne and Angela on the loss of a Son and Brother and to Gary's Children and Loved ones, Our Prayers are with you all.
Your Cousins Kim, Duane and Khaadim in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
George Soltysik
January 11, 2006
Sincere condolences Archie, and all your family.
Aisha Murray
January 11, 2006
Deepest condolensces to Gary's family. He was a great friend and wonderful school colleague - he will be missed by many as he was loved by all.
Aisha.
O Forbes
January 11, 2006
Condolences to your family
Collette DeJonge
January 11, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May Gary rest in peace. He's home now.
Andre Watkins
January 11, 2006
A sunset on earth is a sunrise in heaven!! Double-O chapter in life, we commend our dear Brother to Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
'06 My Brother!!!
Mike Rogers
January 11, 2006
To Joyce and Archie.
Please accept our deepest sympathy
Mike and Kathy Rogers
Cyril deJonge
January 11, 2006
May the Lord grant eternal rest
Brenan Finch
January 11, 2006
My sincere condolences.
May Gary rest in peace in his permanent home.
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