William R. Thompkins Jr.

William Thompkins Obituary

WILLIAM R. THOMPKINS, JR. "Bill"
On January 29, 2011 of Waldorf, MD. Husband of Vanessa Thompkins; father of Latisha (Daron) Tolbert and Kentuan Grimes, Carioco Grimes and Darrell Reeves, Jr.; son of Barbara Thompkins. Also survived by one sister, Wanda R. Thompkins; two grandchildren, Ava Tolbert and Keajah Grimes; a host of close relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Friday, February 4 at 9 a.m.; Service 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Marshall Heights, 4934 B. St., SE, Washington, DC 20019.

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 3, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for William Thompkins

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14 Entries

Wife Vanessa Thompkins

January 19, 2023

Hello love, the years are passing way too fast and your presence is still felt. We all love you so much and there are often many reminders of our love for family, friends and each other that we often shared. We are still very prominent and helping others in Waldorf, holding it down, getting ready for retirement, God willing. I find myself laughing at a moment's notice, with a silent voice in the background saying "PULL UP". Frequently finding myself telling so many that I miss my best friend, wishing that we had more time to show our love and appreciation for each others' gifts through eternity. A perfect match indeed. Our souls matched perfectly as well as our hearts, and love for sports. Missing those tennis matches too. I owed you another win:-). We withstood the test of time, even through our not so pleasant moments that couples often have, our true love always kept us connected. Our last trip together, while walking the white sands of the Beach was our true testament. The home that we were in the process of purchasing together sold to a very nice couple. I often drive by just for memory sake. It is well kept and displays a lot of love.

I love you Billy and will always cherish our Union. Your wife and soulmate forever, Vanessa T, aka Mama V.

Vanessa Thompkins

January 29, 2021

Hello love, so much time has passed, yet your presence is still felt. The world as we knew it together is not the same and illnesses and diseases are prominent. Our faith remains strong as we continue on through the Grace of God each day
I miss our conversations about family, religion and our beings is truly missed, including your competitiveness while we worked out together. Along with the many jokes and stories that you had me swear to never tell, and i haven't, but im still smiling and laughing as they surface from time to time. The family is still holding on as best they can. We all long for your presence. Loving you to the core honey, always!

Cassandra Hilliard

January 29, 2015

Hey my Friend, still missing the many laughs we shared, I think of you often, may you continue to rest in peace.

Vanessa Thompkins

February 22, 2012

Hello handsome, I can't believe it has been a year already! Your light will always shine within and throughout. I miss you like crazy and know that we will have the another opportunity one day. I appreciated our walks through the white sands on the beach just 2 months before you departed - I can't help but to wonder baby - you made that a must do! The look on your face was so amazing and priceless, and your embraces were wonderfully endless. I will hold on to that forever. Know that I still love and adore you so much and will for the rest of my days. Thank you for our renewed reunion and it was an honor to be your wife. I would do it all over again! I guess that will have to wait until we meet again. Your Lady forever, Mrs. T., Jr.

Lora Dunn

February 25, 2011

Dear Ms. Barbara and Ms. Wanda Thompkins and Family:

My thoughts and prayers be with you and your Family. With this candle may the Lord will watch over Billy night and day to keep him in his care. Billy indeed was a great father and friend to his Family and Friends (from Waldorf and Wilburn). Billy will be sadly missed, peace be with you.

Angel Haskins

February 4, 2011

William you will be missed. Rest in Peace. My prayers go out to your family.

February 4, 2011

Another one gone too soon. I wish to extend my condolences and prayers to Bill's family. I went to high school with him and fondly remember him as a nice person with a good sense of humor. I looked at my yearbook yesterday and smiled when I saw that he had written his name "Bill" throughout my yearbook. LOL!! May God grant the family peace, love and understanding at this difficult time. God bless you all.

Leslie LeGrande

February 4, 2011

I am sorry to hear that you left us so soon. I pray for your family and loved ones as they try to draw comfort during this time of mourning. You will always be remembered. Rest in Peace Bill!

willie mitchell

February 4, 2011

We r sorry 2 hear about the loss of your love one, but God knows best, if there is anything this family can do we stand ready 2 do so. The Mitchell's.

Talia Givens

February 3, 2011

Known to many as 'Daddy Bill' you memories are great. I thank God for blessing us with a spirit as genuine as yours. May you rest now forever you will be missed and loved.

Tanya Jackson

February 3, 2011

Bill, I will miss you very much. Blessing and prays to the family

Stansbury Shockley

February 3, 2011

To my Cousin Vanessa and family may God give you strength and comfort during this time.

February 3, 2011

I am sorry to hear about the loss of Bill. I am a member of FBCMH and had the pleasure of meeting him some time ago. May God's love and peace comfort his family during this time.

Tammi Givens

February 3, 2011

Brother Bill, I miss you already. Rest in Peace. In loving memory, your friend Tammi

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