Homer Thompson
February 24, 1915 — March 16, 2011
Mr. Homer J. Thompson, age 96 of Darlington passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in Healthmark Regional Medical Center. He was born February 24, 1915 in Milton, Florida the son of William Benjamin and Pearlie Mathais Thompson. He is predeceased by his wife Eunice Mae Thompson and his son Richard Thompson. Homer’s family wishes to thank his daughter-in-law Sherry for the love and care and companionship she has given him over the past twenty or so years.
Among survivors are his children Geraldine and husband Lamar, Homer William and wife Patricia, Christine and husband Ronald, Jessie James and wife Ingrid, Lorraine and husband David, Billy Ray and wife Frances, Janice Marie and husband Philip, Benjamin and wife Linda, Ronald Edward and wife Sherry, Huey and wife Kay and Dewey. Forty one grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren also survive.
Floral arrangements are being accepted, Pallbearers will be Adam Thompson, Aaron Thompson, Tommy Thompson, Davey Davis, Tad Davis, Larry Bell and David Wayne Dubose. A time of visitation will be Sunday, March 20, 2011 from 6 until 8 P.M. in Jerry Evans Chapel. Funeral services will be Monday, March 21, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. in Leonia Baptist Church with Reverend Jeff Cain officiating. Eulogies by Janice Marie and Ronnie Bell. Burial will follow in Leonia Cemetery.