Celebrating the life of
Robert Theron Thompson, Jr.
March 23, 1941 - March 18, 2012
Robert Theron Thompson, Jr.
SAVANNAH – Robert Theron Thompson, Jr. passed away on Sunday March 18, 2012 at home surrounded by family. He was born March 23, 1941 in Gainesville, Fl. to the late Robert Theron Thompson, Sr. and Audie Mae White Thompson.
Mr. Thompson was raised in Savannah, Ga. and was a 1959 graduate of Savannah High School. He and his wife raised their children in Richmond Hill, Ga. and moved back to Savannah/Tybee Island in his retirement. Robbie worked for 30 years and retired from Seaboard Coastline and CSX Railroads. During this time he followed his father as the owner of Thompson Sanitation Service. He was an organizer, founder and director of Bryan Bank & Trust since 1989. After the merger of the holding companies of Bryan Bank and The Savannah Bank, Robbie was asked to serve on The Savannah Bancorp's Board of Directors. His contributions to the bank boards have been invaluable and he will be sorely missed by everyone who was fortunate to have known him. He loved spending time on the water boating and fishing. He enjoyed entertaining friends and family on his boat and dock. In his retirement, he enjoyed traveling to Central and South America especially Costa Rica on vacation and sport fishing trips with family and friends. He was a member or former member of a number of clubs to include the Downtown Rotary, Richmond Hill MRS, Tuesday Night Supper Club, and the Cobra Club.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his youngest brother Ross Shelton Thompson.
Survivors include his wife, Annette Claiborne Thompson of Savannah; his daughter, Felicia L. Thompson of Ashburn, Va.; his son and daughter-in-law Robert Theron "Trey" and Erin Thompson, III of Savannah; his brother and sister-in law Ronnie and Marcia Thompson of Savannah; his granddaughters, Macy and Brooke Thompson; mother-in-law, Mary Louise Claiborne; sister-in-law Judy Thompson, nephews Ryon Lindsay Thompson and Shelton Thompson; nieces Emily Corey Jones and Angela Bubba Caldwell; and numerous cousins.
Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Fox and Weeks - Hodgson Chapel. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Chapel United Methodist Church on Tybee Island, Ga. with Rev. Hank Perry officiating. Pallbearers will be Dr. Kyle Christiansen, Ryon Thompson, Corey Jones, Keith Williams, Steve Kellam, and Brian Hagan. Honorary Pallbearers will be the "Thursday Dock Crew". Burial will follow the funeral at Bonaventure Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to either Islands Hospice 3 W. Perry St., Sav'h, Ga. 31401 or Trinity Chapel United Methodist Church P.O. Box 1203, Tybee Island, Ga 31328.
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I was saddened to hear of your loss. We at Tybee share that with y'all. Every Thursday we will be remembering Robbie. Much love and God bless.
- Wanda Parker, savannah, GA
Annette, I was very sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Harriet Perlman Karlin
- Harriet Perlman Karlin, Savannah, GA
Robbie,Annette,Trey and Felicia Thompson were one of the first families that we met when we moved to Richmond Hill over 30 years ago. We worked together at numerous events at the Richmond Hill First United Methodist Church, the Richmond Hill Recreation Association, and the Richmond Hill Schools.There was no limit to their energy, willingness and enthusiasm to help wherever they were needed. They were very special to us then and have remained special through the years. We are always happy to see them and re-live those days. Robbie was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends through this difficult time in their life.
- Gary and Beth Odom, Richmond Hill, GA
Annette and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers in your time of grief. There are so many good memories of Robbie and it was a joy to know him. Will miss seeing him on the dock and stopping to chat. Don and Becky
- Don & Becky Bostwick, Tybee Island, GA
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Larry Youmans & Misty Youmans Boozer
- Misty Youmans Boozer, Savannah, GA
Annette and family. We send our sincere sympathy. May God's amazing grace and love surround you and the support of family and friends bring you comfort. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Beth and David McPipkin
- Beth Saxon McPipkin, Gallatin, TN
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Thompson family
- joseph sheffield, tybee island, GA
Annette and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you! It was such a pleasure to get to know Robbie through my mother, Pat McCollum Crosby. He was such an inspiration to me and I am sure to others. He will truly be missed.
- Shelly Crosby Mayes, West Palm Beach, FL
Annette, We just read about Robbie's death. and were so shocked. Our love and sympathy go out to you and the family. May God be with you all during this difficult time.
- Sandra and Roland Mahoney, Richmond Hill, GA
Robert will be sadly missed at, Tybee Supper Club. Our prayers go out to Roberts Family. Billy Mullins , president, Jerold Woods, Vice President, David Cornelius, Treasure, Roger Stevens, Secretary. Ruth mullins President Ladies Aux. And all Members.
- Billy & Ruth Mullins, savannah, Gam 31410, GA
Robbie and I were good friends and classmates at Savh High..running mates and ADX Brothers...He was the Best...We all loved him....
- Steve Sasser, Savannah, GA
Annette, Trey, Felicia and the Thompson Family- We pray that you find peace and comfort during this difficult time. Nick, Z and Basia Peragine
- Nick Peragine, Savannah, GA
Dear Annette & Family, John & I are so sorry for your great loss. Robbie was quite a guy & will be remembered forever! Shirley & John Reckling
- Shirley Reckling, Greer, SC
Trey, Phelicia, Annette, and family, My deepest condolences for the loss of Robbie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and please let me know if there is anything at all you need or we can do. Our Deepest Sympathies, Mike Roush and the Roush Family
- Mike Roush, Jr., Savannah, GA
We were saddened to hear of Robbie's passing. We know he put up a courageous and brave fight against a disease that there is no known cure. Our prayers are with the Thompson Family at this time. We are so very happy to have known this wonderful person.
- Linda and Cookie Harn, Richmond Hill, GA
Annette, So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. My prayers are with you and the family. Stay strong. God loves you.
- Elsie Redd Mutti, Davie, FL
Mrs Annette, Felicia, Trey, Erin and kids, We would like to express our deepest sympathy for you all at the death of your husband and father. We will be praying for you and your family. If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to call us. God Bless you all, Greg and Katie Blocker
- Greg and Katie Blocker, Blairsville, 30512, GA
Robbie was loved by so many and he will be missed by so many. He was an important part of my life for so many years. My deepest sympathy to Annette, Trey, Felicia and all of his Family. I will never forget all of my wonderful memories of Robbie. Rest in peace my dear Robbie.
- Eleanor Shell Kiel, Bluffton, SC
rest in peace robby you will be missed.
- bob mims, richmond hill, GA
..My deepest sympathy to your lovely family at this time..
- Kathleen Hartman, San Antonio, TX
Steve and I bought our house next door to the Thompson's about a year ago and we truly believe God put us there for a reason. We were blessed with getting to know and love Robbie. Over the past year he has taught and showed me so many things. The most valuable one was how strong an individual can actually be. He fought so hard to live each day and never complained about life not being fair due to Lou Gehrig's Disease. I just wanted to thank God for putting Robbie in my life. I will miss him everyday! I love you Robbie and thank you for everything. RIP my sweet friend.
- Bethany Myrick, Tybee Island, GA
Our deepest sympathies to Annette, Felicia, Trey and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Robbie will be missed. RIP
- Matt & Kelly Martin, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Thompson family during this difficult time. Robert will be missed dearly, but please keep close all of the sweet memories. With all of my love, Pam
- Pam Bland, Statesboro, GA
God Bless You and your family! We love you all and are praying for you! It certainly must be a wonderful day in Heaven! With Love, Lee, Stephanie, Turner and Anderson McCurdy
- Stephanie Turner McCurdy, Shellman Bluff, GA
Dear Annette: My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time. Lifting you up in prayer that you will have comfort and peace.
- Glenda Brunson Young, atlanta, GA
I was saddened to hear of your loss. We at Tybee share that with y'all. Every Thursday we will be remembering Robbie. Much love and God bless.
- Wanda Parker, savannah, GA
Annette, I was very sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Harriet Perlman Karlin
- Harriet Perlman Karlin, Savannah, GA
Robbie,Annette,Trey and Felicia Thompson were one of the first families that we met when we moved to Richmond Hill over 30 years ago. We worked together at numerous events at the Richmond Hill First United Methodist Church, the Richmond Hill Recreation Association, and the Richmond Hill Schools.There was no limit to their energy, willingness and enthusiasm to help wherever they were needed. They were very special to us then and have remained special through the years. We are always happy to see them and re-live those days. Robbie was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends through this difficult time in their life.
- Gary and Beth Odom, Richmond Hill, GA
Annette and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers in your time of grief. There are so many good memories of Robbie and it was a joy to know him. Will miss seeing him on the dock and stopping to chat. Don and Becky
- Don & Becky Bostwick, Tybee Island, GA
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Larry Youmans & Misty Youmans Boozer
- Misty Youmans Boozer, Savannah, GA
Annette and family. We send our sincere sympathy. May God's amazing grace and love surround you and the support of family and friends bring you comfort. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Beth and David McPipkin
- Beth Saxon McPipkin, Gallatin, TN
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Thompson family
- joseph sheffield, tybee island, GA
Annette and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you! It was such a pleasure to get to know Robbie through my mother, Pat McCollum Crosby. He was such an inspiration to me and I am sure to others. He will truly be missed.
- Shelly Crosby Mayes, West Palm Beach, FL
Annette, We just read about Robbie's death. and were so shocked. Our love and sympathy go out to you and the family. May God be with you all during this difficult time.
- Sandra and Roland Mahoney, Richmond Hill, GA
Robert will be sadly missed at, Tybee Supper Club. Our prayers go out to Roberts Family. Billy Mullins , president, Jerold Woods, Vice President, David Cornelius, Treasure, Roger Stevens, Secretary. Ruth mullins President Ladies Aux. And all Members.
- Billy & Ruth Mullins, savannah, Gam 31410, GA
Robbie and I were good friends and classmates at Savh High..running mates and ADX Brothers...He was the Best...We all loved him....
- Steve Sasser, Savannah, GA
Annette, Trey, Felicia and the Thompson Family- We pray that you find peace and comfort during this difficult time. Nick, Z and Basia Peragine
- Nick Peragine, Savannah, GA
Dear Annette & Family, John & I are so sorry for your great loss. Robbie was quite a guy & will be remembered forever! Shirley & John Reckling
- Shirley Reckling, Greer, SC
Trey, Phelicia, Annette, and family, My deepest condolences for the loss of Robbie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and please let me know if there is anything at all you need or we can do. Our Deepest Sympathies, Mike Roush and the Roush Family
- Mike Roush, Jr., Savannah, GA
We were saddened to hear of Robbie's passing. We know he put up a courageous and brave fight against a disease that there is no known cure. Our prayers are with the Thompson Family at this time. We are so very happy to have known this wonderful person.
- Linda and Cookie Harn, Richmond Hill, GA
Annette, So sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. My prayers are with you and the family. Stay strong. God loves you.
- Elsie Redd Mutti, Davie, FL
Mrs Annette, Felicia, Trey, Erin and kids, We would like to express our deepest sympathy for you all at the death of your husband and father. We will be praying for you and your family. If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to call us. God Bless you all, Greg and Katie Blocker
- Greg and Katie Blocker, Blairsville, 30512, GA
Robbie was loved by so many and he will be missed by so many. He was an important part of my life for so many years. My deepest sympathy to Annette, Trey, Felicia and all of his Family. I will never forget all of my wonderful memories of Robbie. Rest in peace my dear Robbie.
- Eleanor Shell Kiel, Bluffton, SC
rest in peace robby you will be missed.
- bob mims, richmond hill, GA
..My deepest sympathy to your lovely family at this time..
- Kathleen Hartman, San Antonio, TX
Steve and I bought our house next door to the Thompson's about a year ago and we truly believe God put us there for a reason. We were blessed with getting to know and love Robbie. Over the past year he has taught and showed me so many things. The most valuable one was how strong an individual can actually be. He fought so hard to live each day and never complained about life not being fair due to Lou Gehrig's Disease. I just wanted to thank God for putting Robbie in my life. I will miss him everyday! I love you Robbie and thank you for everything. RIP my sweet friend.
- Bethany Myrick, Tybee Island, GA
Our deepest sympathies to Annette, Felicia, Trey and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Robbie will be missed. RIP
- Matt & Kelly Martin, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Thompson family during this difficult time. Robert will be missed dearly, but please keep close all of the sweet memories. With all of my love, Pam
- Pam Bland, Statesboro, GA
God Bless You and your family! We love you all and are praying for you! It certainly must be a wonderful day in Heaven! With Love, Lee, Stephanie, Turner and Anderson McCurdy
- Stephanie Turner McCurdy, Shellman Bluff, GA
Dear Annette: My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time. Lifting you up in prayer that you will have comfort and peace.
- Glenda Brunson Young, atlanta, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
