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 Staff Sergeant Steven Ray Thompson, Sr.
It is very great sadness that the Thompson and Gibson families announce the home going of Veteran, Staff Sergeant, Steven Ray Thompson in his 72nd year. He answered the Masters’ call on November 16, 2020 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. Steven was born January 14, 1948 at R.B. Reynolds Memorial Hospital to Meredith “Tippy” Davis and Mary Louise Thompson in Winston-Salem, NC. From his youth, Steven exhibited his selflessness love and devotion to serve as an older brother, caring for his siblings and other relatives.
In 1967, Steven attended A&T University in Greensboro, NC. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted the United States Marines where he served with distinction, ending with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Upon graduating from the initial training of the Marines, he served the bulk of his time in Hawaii. Upon his return to the States, he worked in the banking industry at Wachovia Bank which lasted over a span of ten plus years. From banking, Steve ventured into the insurance industry with GMAC; also in Winston-Salem, NC.
He was member of Friendship Baptist Church and a faithful member of Sunday School and Usher Board. Steven fought the good fight and faithfully finished his race. He was also associated with the ICF Ministries of Atlanta, GA. Steven loved Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and put his full trust in God unto the end.
He was preceded in death by his loving parents (Meredith “Tippy” Davis and Mary Louise Thompson). Additionally, he had one brother to also pre-deceased him and two brothers and three sisters that are still alive. Steven leaves to cherish his precious memories his devoted wife, Julia Lerine Gibson - Thompson; his children including four daughters: Stataria Barr, Gennette Denise Thompson, Bendu Williams, MaZoe Anderson; two sons: Steven Thompson, Jr., and Myer Dempster Otto Jr., and nine grandchildren. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Viewing Friday, November 27, 2020 1pm-5pm (At Funeral Home)
Funeral Saturday, November 28, 2020 12pm (At Funeral Home)
FUNERAL HOME ADDRESS
Carl Russell Funeral Home
822 Carl Russell Funeral Home
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 722-3459
CONTACT INFORMATION
Julia Lerine Gibson -Thompson, Wife – (336) 782-3780
MaZoe Anderson, Daughter – (704) 345-9590
Stataria Barr, Daughter – (336) 749-5600
Bendu Williams, Daughter – (336) 602-5958
HOTEL INFORMATION
SpringHill Suites Winston-Salem Hanes Mall – (336) 765-0190
1015 Marriott Crossing Way, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, United States of America –
Best Western Plus Hanes Mall – (336) 893-7540
3330 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, United States of America |
