Celebrating the life of
Governor David Thompson
August 17, 1940 - March 16, 2016
Savannah- Governor David Thompson was born in Lewiston, NC on August 17, 1940 to Mr. John D. Thompson and Mrs. Blanche Faison Thompson. He departed this life March 16, 2016 in his apartment in Savannah, GA. Governor attended North Carolina public schools. After graduating from John B. Bond High School in 1959, he moved from North Carolina to Norfolk, VA. Shortly after that he was hired to work in the warehouse at SS Kresgee in Janiff Shopping Center. He was transferred from Virginia to one of the stores in Washington, DC, later he was transferred to Victoria, TX. Finally he was transferred to what is now known as Kmart where he continued to work until his demise. He worked hard in his position at Kmart and touched the lives of many of his colleagues and managers as well. Governor will be truly missed by his family and friends.
Governor was preceded in death by three siblings, who died at childbirth, his parents John D. Thompson and Blanche Faison Thompson, three brothers, William E. Thompson, Jeff D. Thompson, Bishop George W. Thompson; two sisters, Fannie M. Bond and Sarah A. Williams; several uncles, aunts, nephews nieces and cousins.
Governor leaves to cherish his memory one brother, Joe Wiley Thompson (Mendora); seven sisters, Evelyn Brown, Agnes Darden, Mary Pugh, Clara Roberson (Willie), Bertha Halsey (Scott), Georgia Jones and Madalene Gillam and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and co-workers.
The funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
My sincere condolences to the Thompson Family on the passing of your dear loved one. May Jehovah God, the God of comfort grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28(to resurrect those who have been asleep in death). May fond memories of David linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- Henry, Lawrenceville, GA
Words can't express what the heart feels right now. Life seem so short but I'll always remember the time shared. We'll miss you.
- Jackson & Elnora Thompson, Lewiston, N. C.
May the Thompson legacy live on. Rest in peace Uncle Governor. You will be truly be missed. Your smile and that laugh will be forever be in our hearts. God bless this family at this time; Son of Blanche Thompson White and grandson of the late Jeff Thompson Sr.
- Christopher White, Raleigh , NC
Uncle Governor will be missed. Prayers go out to the Thompson family. Rest in heaven an watch over the rest of us! God bless, Son of Jeff D. Thompson Jr.
- Jeff D. Thompson III, Indianapolis, IN
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- Barbara Defries, Savannah , Ga
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved uncle. God knows what's always best for us so we say rest in peace.
- Jeff D Thompson Jr, Indianapolis, IN
Prayers to all the family. Uncle Governor you will be missed. From the descendants of Jeff D. Thompson. God bless, Daughter of Jeff D. Thompson Jr.
- Dianna (Thompson) Montfort, Orlando, Fl
Uncle D Bey is the reason that I am a coach today he always told me to be the best I can be. He was like a second father to me his presence will be truly missed
- Donald R. Bond, Norfolk, Va
Uncle Governor your presence will surely be missed. Your direct and unique sense of humor along with your dimpled smile has left an empty void. I for one am thankful for your kindness, benevolence, and love towards your family. My father (Brother Joe) as you always addressed him will miss your phone calls and words of fellowship. Well done Uncle Governor aka "D-Baby", Well done! Rest in peace!
- Joseph Thompson, Dayton, Oh
I met Governor 8 years ago when I came to work for Kmart. I learned early on that he was a good person. He could be gruff at times but if you showed him that you were there to work and not play, he gave his respect unconditionally. I'm honored to know I earned his respect as he earned mine. He always had a hug for you and an ear to listen. Our store is not the same without him. You will be greatly missed Governor! May you rest in our Lord's loving arms. I know it was a joyous day for you reuniting with your parents and siblings. My condolences to your family.
- susan wiigginton, savannah, ga
For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. 2 Corinthians 5:1(NIV)
- The Kernodles, Tampa, FL
Uncle D,we're gonna miss u coming to NC, God knows best & we know that you're up there with grand mom & grand daddy & your siblings. You will never be forgotten & we loved you unconditionally, rest in peace uncle D, your niece Glennis !!!
- Joe Wiley Thompson/ Brother, Lewiston, NC
We will missed our Uncle Governor (D-Baby). May our God give us the peace that will pass all understanding on this side of eternity. Uncle Governor was loved by many family members, friends and co-workers. His legacy and love will continue to be with us. As my grandmother and his mother would always say, " I'm leaning and depending on the Lord." Be Encouraged,
- Michael, June and Donshay, Houston, Texas
I miss you gov. You are my best friend.
- larry chandler, savannah, ga
We have known Governor for many years, from being customers and then working at Piggly Wiggly by Kmart where Governor shopped to then our working at Kmart with him also. He told people that he had known us since we were little. We will miss the stories that we shared and his hugs. He always had a smile for us. He will be sorely missed at Kmart. We send condolences to his family.
- Connie Farris and twin sister Carol Wolfe, Savannah, GA
My sincere condolences to the Thompson Family on the passing of your dear loved one. May Jehovah God, the God of comfort grant you his peace while you await the fulfillment of his promise at John 5:28(to resurrect those who have been asleep in death). May fond memories of David linger in your hearts and bring you peace in the days to come.
- Henry, Lawrenceville, GA
Words can't express what the heart feels right now. Life seem so short but I'll always remember the time shared. We'll miss you.
- Jackson & Elnora Thompson, Lewiston, N. C.
May the Thompson legacy live on. Rest in peace Uncle Governor. You will be truly be missed. Your smile and that laugh will be forever be in our hearts. God bless this family at this time; Son of Blanche Thompson White and grandson of the late Jeff Thompson Sr.
- Christopher White, Raleigh , NC
Uncle Governor will be missed. Prayers go out to the Thompson family. Rest in heaven an watch over the rest of us! God bless, Son of Jeff D. Thompson Jr.
- Jeff D. Thompson III, Indianapolis, IN
Share your condolences with the family
- Barbara Defries, Savannah , Ga
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved uncle. God knows what's always best for us so we say rest in peace.
- Jeff D Thompson Jr, Indianapolis, IN
Prayers to all the family. Uncle Governor you will be missed. From the descendants of Jeff D. Thompson. God bless, Daughter of Jeff D. Thompson Jr.
- Dianna (Thompson) Montfort, Orlando, Fl
Uncle D Bey is the reason that I am a coach today he always told me to be the best I can be. He was like a second father to me his presence will be truly missed
- Donald R. Bond, Norfolk, Va
Uncle Governor your presence will surely be missed. Your direct and unique sense of humor along with your dimpled smile has left an empty void. I for one am thankful for your kindness, benevolence, and love towards your family. My father (Brother Joe) as you always addressed him will miss your phone calls and words of fellowship. Well done Uncle Governor aka "D-Baby", Well done! Rest in peace!
- Joseph Thompson, Dayton, Oh
I met Governor 8 years ago when I came to work for Kmart. I learned early on that he was a good person. He could be gruff at times but if you showed him that you were there to work and not play, he gave his respect unconditionally. I'm honored to know I earned his respect as he earned mine. He always had a hug for you and an ear to listen. Our store is not the same without him. You will be greatly missed Governor! May you rest in our Lord's loving arms. I know it was a joyous day for you reuniting with your parents and siblings. My condolences to your family.
- susan wiigginton, savannah, ga
For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. 2 Corinthians 5:1(NIV)
- The Kernodles, Tampa, FL
Uncle D,we're gonna miss u coming to NC, God knows best & we know that you're up there with grand mom & grand daddy & your siblings. You will never be forgotten & we loved you unconditionally, rest in peace uncle D, your niece Glennis !!!
- Joe Wiley Thompson/ Brother, Lewiston, NC
We will missed our Uncle Governor (D-Baby). May our God give us the peace that will pass all understanding on this side of eternity. Uncle Governor was loved by many family members, friends and co-workers. His legacy and love will continue to be with us. As my grandmother and his mother would always say, " I'm leaning and depending on the Lord." Be Encouraged,
- Michael, June and Donshay, Houston, Texas
I miss you gov. You are my best friend.
- larry chandler, savannah, ga
We have known Governor for many years, from being customers and then working at Piggly Wiggly by Kmart where Governor shopped to then our working at Kmart with him also. He told people that he had known us since we were little. We will miss the stories that we shared and his hugs. He always had a smile for us. He will be sorely missed at Kmart. We send condolences to his family.
- Connie Farris and twin sister Carol Wolfe, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
