George Thompson

Newton Grove,

George Welldon Thompson, 88 of Newton Grove left this world for his heavenly home July 24th, 2021.

George was born in Wayne County September 24th, 1932 to the late Henery and Mary Thompson. He worked as a lineman for Stakehouse and in his freetime he had a passion for hunting.  

A Funeral Service will be held Friday, July 30th, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Blackmon's Grove Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Newton Grove. 

George is proceeded in death by his Wife: Nona Belle (Barefoot) Thompson, his parents: Henery and Mary (Darden) Thompson, Daughter and Son-in-law: Linda Sue (Byrd) and James Edward (Jim) Yakey, Son: Robert Earl  (Knot) Thompson, Sister: Louise Thompson Parker, and Brothers: J.C. Thompson, Luther Marion (Teboo) Thompson, and Willie Ray (Tom) Thompson.

A Visitation will be held Thursday, July 29th, 2021 from 7:00pm to 9:00 pm at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Chapel, 1246 Hobbton Hwy. Clinton, NC 28328.

George is survived by his Sons: Jerry & wife Frances of Newton Grove, Wayne & wife Joann of Dunn, Daughter-in-law: Kathy Thompson (Compton) of  Mt. Olive, as well as 23 grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren and 34 great great grandchildren. He will be missed greatly by those who knew him.

Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Service and Cremation is honored to serve the Thompson family. 

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