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Sherman Thompson Obituary

THOMPSON YOUNGSVILLE - Sherman Gorrell Thompson, 87 died Tuesday, February 1, 2011 after a short illness. Gorrell was born January 20, 1924 to the late DeWitt and Berlie Mae Thompson in Winston-Salem, NC. Gorrell is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mildred Gilbert Thompson of Youngsville, NC; His brother, Odell Thompson of Lewisville, NC; his sister, Rachel Chambers of Sequim, WA; his sons, Allen Thompson and his wife, Kathy of Archer Lodge, NC; Ross Thompson and his wife, Darlene of Jacksonville, FL; and his daughter, Laurel Wheeler and her husband, Edward of Franklinton, NC. He was preceeded in death by his son, Lee Thompson of Youngsville, NC. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was a member of the 52nd American Legion Post. Family visitation will be at the family's home at 2566 MaysCrossroads Road outside of Youngsville, NC from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, February 4, 2011. A Celebration of his Life will be held at 3 p.m., February 6, 2011 at Flat Rock Baptist Church on 1529 Flat Rock Church Road, Louisburg, NC. A Service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center. (919-556-5811) www.brightfunerals.com.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Feb. 3, 2011.

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kelly amato

February 10, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about your loss!! He was a great man and will be missed!! Your family will be in my prayers!!

February 7, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband & father. I remember with fondness the Saturday afternoon visits to your home and spending time with Laurel and her brothers. May the peace of God be with you during this time. Sincerely, Annette Honeycutt Clay, New Bern, NC

February 4, 2011

We are so blessed to have known Gorrell. He was a fine example of a man that loved his God and family with all his heart. What a loss for us all. Many prayers will be lifted for Millie and the family. It's not goodbye Gorrell its see you in heaven. We love you, Marty and Tamara Brown

Donna Chambers Howard

February 3, 2011

I'm so glad we were all united at the family chicken stew in October and I was blessed to be sitting with Uncle Gorrell and Aunt Millie. Uncle Gorrell was a wonderful man; well respected, loving and oh so steady. I will missing him sorely.

Bruce Chambers

February 3, 2011

Uncle Gorrell has always been a steadying force in our family. He was always cool headed and had an attitude that almost anything can be accomplished if one works at it long enough. He did accomplish many things in his life, but, in my opinion, his greatest accomplishment, was marrying Millie; What a fantastic couple. I was truly blessed to have Gorrell and Millie as my Aunt and Uncle. I love you both.

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