Walter Thomas Thompson's Obituary
Walter Thomas Thompson, 91, of Albemarle passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 in Forrest Oakes. His graveside service will be 11 AM on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 in Stanly Gardens of Memory with Rev. Adam Hatley officiating.
Born March 10, 1933 in Stanly County, NC he was the son of the late Cletus A. Thompson and Mary Lucy Huneycutt Thompson. He was a 20 year retiree from the US Airforce serving in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He also worked with the City of Albemarle Water and Wastewater Departments. He was a member of West Albemarle Baptist Church.
Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Corbett Thompson. He is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Carl Thompson and Ralph Junior Thompson and a sister Joyce Ann Hughes.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to West Albemarle Baptist Church, 336 Church Street, Albemarle, NC 28001.
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