JAMES H. THOMPSON

ANDERSON - James Henry Thompson, 85, of 3308 Howland Drive, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at AnMed Health Medical Center.

Born June 26, 1927, in Anderson, he was the son of the late Henry and Mae Moore Thompson. He was a Navy Veteran having served in WWII and was a member of Ruff Masonic Lodge #240AFM. Mr. Thompson later worked at Wamsutta Mills and was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.

Surviving are his children, Tanis Veres (George) of Pelzer, Darryl Thompson (Miriam) of Spartanburg, Dehn Thompson (Margie) of Anderson, DeeDee Galuppi (John) of Camden, DeEtte Burton of Anderson and Duff Thompson (Debbie) of Westminster; 12 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Tab Thompson of Easley and Jack Thompson of Anderson and 3 sisters, Viola Griffin of Belton, Donna Jean Styles of Travelers Rest and Margaret Dillard of Anderson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Moore Thompson; son, Rick Thompson; brothers, Carlisle, Floyd and Harold Thompson and sisters, Fredda Acker and Ninetta Spearman.

A graveside service will be held Friday at 3pm at New Silver Brook Cemetery with Rev. Glenn Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 1:30 until 2:30 at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel, 3205 North Hwy 81. The family is at the home of his daughter, Tanis Veres, 136 Colonial Dr., Pelzer.

Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, www.heart.org.

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