Mr. Simpson O. Thompson
Pall Bearers Grandsons and Friends
In Loving Memory
Flower Bearers
Granddaughters, Nieces and Friends
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The family of the late Mr. Simpson O. Thompson acknowledges with great appreciation all acts of kindness extended during the period of bereavement. Special thanks to the staff of Amedisys Hospice. May God continue to bless you all. The Thompson Family
INTERMENT
Tallapoosa County Memory Garden Camphill, AL 36850
FINAL ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO:
Armour’s Memorial Services 1465 N. Central Avenue/ P.O. Box 241 Alexander City, Alabama 35011 256.234.2776 phone 256.234.0259 fax www.armourfuneralhome.com / Email: [email protected]
Darrell Armour, Manager Demetrius Armour, Director Mrs. Hattye M. Armour, Director/Owner
1932 - 2017
Mr. Simpson O. Thompson Graveside Service
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 - 1:00 p.m. Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens Camphill, Alabama
Rev. Arthur Smith, Officiating Armour’s Memorial Services, Directing
Obituary
Order of Service
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I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 (KJV)
Military Funeral Honors Song
Tynice Murray
Prayer
Rev. Cameron Thomas
Mr. Thompson served in the US Army and 26 years in the Alabama Army National Guard 123rd Quarter Master Company and was one of the first blacks to integrate this unit.
Obituary
Read in Silence
During this tenure he was called to Duty for Operation Desert Shield/ Storm and received numerous awards for his efforts: The Bronze Star Medal, The Army Achievement Metal, 2 Army Commendation Medals, and a Certificate of Appreciation for Honorable and Outstanding Service of Loyalty to the United States of America Army.
Words of Comfort
Rev. Arthur Smith
Mr. Simpson O’Neal Thompson was born April 19, 1932 to the late Mr. Posey O’Neal Thompson and Mrs. Beatrice Simmons Thompson in Clay County Alabama. He met and married Ethel Bishop and to this union five children were born.
Recessional
He was preceded in death by sister and brothers: Allen Thompson, Fannie Lou Tyler, and Mack Thompson. His memories will be cherished by his loving wife, Mrs. Ethel Bishop Thompson. Children: Marsha (Calvin) Murray, Sharon (Coleman) Dennis, Brenda Davis, Joyce (Arthur) Smith, Christopher Thompson, Dell Hearn and Dollie Dark. Brothers: Franklin (Thelma) Thompson and Wilbert Thompson. Sisters: Willie Lee (Archie) Turner, Mary (Austin) Graham, Connie (Carl) Buckner and Sadie (Fred) McKellar. 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. A special thanks to his friend and caregiver, Angela Hawkins Simmons.
To our little brother Chris, we would like to thank you so very much. While taking care of dad you went above and beyond. From your sisters, we love you very much.
Marsha, Sharon, Brenda and Joyce REPAST: Caldwell Community Center, Goodwater, AL
In Loving Memory
Flower Bearers
Granddaughters, Nieces and Friends
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The family of the late Mr. Simpson O. Thompson acknowledges with great appreciation all acts of kindness extended during the period of bereavement. Special thanks to the staff of Amedisys Hospice. May God continue to bless you all. The Thompson Family
INTERMENT
Tallapoosa County Memory Garden Camphill, AL 36850
FINAL ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO:
Armour’s Memorial Services 1465 N. Central Avenue/ P.O. Box 241 Alexander City, Alabama 35011 256.234.2776 phone 256.234.0259 fax www.armourfuneralhome.com / Email: [email protected]
Darrell Armour, Manager Demetrius Armour, Director Mrs. Hattye M. Armour, Director/Owner
1932 - 2017
Mr. Simpson O. Thompson Graveside Service
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 - 1:00 p.m. Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens Camphill, Alabama
Rev. Arthur Smith, Officiating Armour’s Memorial Services, Directing
Obituary
Order of Service
7
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 (KJV)
Military Funeral Honors Song
Tynice Murray
Prayer
Rev. Cameron Thomas
Mr. Thompson served in the US Army and 26 years in the Alabama Army National Guard 123rd Quarter Master Company and was one of the first blacks to integrate this unit.
Obituary
Read in Silence
During this tenure he was called to Duty for Operation Desert Shield/ Storm and received numerous awards for his efforts: The Bronze Star Medal, The Army Achievement Metal, 2 Army Commendation Medals, and a Certificate of Appreciation for Honorable and Outstanding Service of Loyalty to the United States of America Army.
Words of Comfort
Rev. Arthur Smith
Mr. Simpson O’Neal Thompson was born April 19, 1932 to the late Mr. Posey O’Neal Thompson and Mrs. Beatrice Simmons Thompson in Clay County Alabama. He met and married Ethel Bishop and to this union five children were born.
Recessional
He was preceded in death by sister and brothers: Allen Thompson, Fannie Lou Tyler, and Mack Thompson. His memories will be cherished by his loving wife, Mrs. Ethel Bishop Thompson. Children: Marsha (Calvin) Murray, Sharon (Coleman) Dennis, Brenda Davis, Joyce (Arthur) Smith, Christopher Thompson, Dell Hearn and Dollie Dark. Brothers: Franklin (Thelma) Thompson and Wilbert Thompson. Sisters: Willie Lee (Archie) Turner, Mary (Austin) Graham, Connie (Carl) Buckner and Sadie (Fred) McKellar. 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. A special thanks to his friend and caregiver, Angela Hawkins Simmons.
To our little brother Chris, we would like to thank you so very much. While taking care of dad you went above and beyond. From your sisters, we love you very much.
Marsha, Sharon, Brenda and Joyce REPAST: Caldwell Community Center, Goodwater, AL
