James L. Thompson

James L. Thompson, 89, died Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at a local hospital. Services will be held on Friday, July 25 at 11:00 a.m. at Central Baptist Church with entombment following in Magnolia Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be Thursday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Joy in the Journey, Central Baptist Church, 1647 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins, GA 31093.

Born in Eastman, Mr. Thompson was the son of the late Elihue Samuel and Mary Belle Thompson. He was a resident of Warner Robins since 1942, moving here from Telfair County where he had farmed. In 1972 he retired from Quality Control at Robins Air Force Base after 30 years in Civil Service. He was a Mason and member of Tyrian Lodge 111. A charter member of Central Baptist Church, he served as Deacon and was a member of the Builders Sunday School Class.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Blanche Thompson; daughters, Beverly Ann Thomas, Laurel Springs, NC, and Norma Grace Watson, Centerville; brother, Lowell Edward Thompson, Warner Robins; seven grandchildren: James R. Watson, Byron; Charles R. Watson, Warner Robins; Katherine Baggarly, Perry; Steven L. Thomas, Greenville, SC; Jim Thomas, Eden, NC; Dennis Thomas, Whitsett, NC; and Greg Thomas, Graham, NC; and 17 great grandchildren.

McCullough Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.




Funeral Home:
McCullough Funeral Home
417 S. Houston Lake Road
Warner Robins, GA
US 31088