June 19, 1937 ~ March 30, 2025 (age 87)
Richard “Dick” Carlyle Thompson, of Whiteville NC, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025. He was born June 19, 1937 to the late Homer Thompson and Agnes Runyon Thompson.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Thompson; son, Richard C. Thompson, Jr. “Kip” (Linda) of Woodland AL; daughter, Amy Thompson Jenkins (Brian) of Whiteville NC; brothers, William “Bill” Thompson of Woodstock GA, David Thompson of Falls Church VA; Sisters, Martha McMurray (Allen) of Bakersfield CA, Juanita Cox (Jim) of Bristol VA; grandchildren, Samuel Jenkins, William Jenkins, Matthew Jenkins, Brooke Thompson, Charissa Thompson, Jacob Vaughn, Jonah Vaughn and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Robert Thompson and Tommy Thompson.
His funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 11:00am at Western Prong Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronnie Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
His family will receive friends one hour prior to his service at the church.
Donations may be made to Lower Cape Fear Lifecare or to Western Prong Baptist Church at 167 Peacock Rd Whiteville NC 28472.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacockfuneralhome.net
