Our beloved Michael Thompson departed this life January 28, 2013. He was born at the Becknell Clinic in downtown Manchester on March 29th, 1952 to the union of Oscar and Goldie Thompson.
He married his best friend and soul mate on February 10, 1984, Mary Gail Thompson. He was very compassionate about his work as a TV repairman and spent 42 years of his life working in the TV field
He retired from House Enterprises and the Clay County Board of Education where he served as a bus driver for 13 years. He was a very active member of the Mudlick Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years and the love of his life Mary Gail Thompson, and his two precious sons Steven and wife Misty of Hazard KY. His Son Rodney Thompson and wife Jennifer of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. His grandchildren Connor and Payton Thompson. He is also survived by his Mother Goldie Thompson. His brothers Morris Thompson and wife Esther, Melvin Thompson and one sister Marsha Bruner. A very special great niece Jessica Hibbard. Surviving is also his great great niece and apple of his eye Mia Hibbard. His special friend and brother for life James Ed Garrison. He also leaves a host of precious nieces and nephews. Two special uncles JM and Cartis Carpenter survive him as well. He also leaves behind a wonderful bunch of sister and brother in laws and the most supportive and loving church family. He is preceded in death by his father Oscar Thompson, brother Myron Thompson, nephews Myron Glenn Thompson and Trenton Glenn Thompson and a niece Tracy Bruner. His Mother and Father in Law Ted (Bear) and Essie Woods.
Funeral Services for Michael Thompson will be held Thursday January 30th 2013 at 1 PM at the Britton Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held at 6 PM Wednesday at the Britton Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the Woods Cemetery at Goose Rock. Services will be officiated by Harold Jones and Morris Thompson. Honorary Pallbearers JM and Cartis Carpenter, Pallbearers James Ed Garrison, Jerry Wyrick, Kevin Dale Bruner, Shane Thompson, Nick Bruner, Jason Hibbard, and Nick Jones.
