Anderson, SC - William Walker Thompson, 88, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013, at National Health Care.
Born on September 1, 1925 in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Dr. James Robert Thompson and the late Alice Ducworth Thompson. He was a graduate of Boys High School and was a retired dairy and registered Angus farmer. He served on the Advisory Board of C&S bank, on the board and as president of Production Credit Association, as host for registered Angus Field Day at the farm, and as Soil Conservationist of the Year. He was a former volunteer for Meals on Wheels-Anderson. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by two daughters Sandra (Steve) Kirven and Patricia Drew, both of Anderson; two grandchildren Coleman Kirven of Greenville, SC and Elizabeth Drew of Atlanta, GA; and three great granddaughters Porter, Camille and Cole Kirven, of Greenville, SC
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, October, 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Old Silver Brook Cemetery conducted by the Reverend Dr. Dennis Tedder with visitation to follow the service.
The family wishes to thank all his caregivers on Station 6 at NHC with special thanks to Ru, Wendy, Elizabeth, and Dee.
Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels-Anderson, P.O. Box 285, Anderson, SC 29621.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com