MANNING – Edgar Birdell "Ed" Thompson, 85, husband of Jean Herrin Thompson, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2010 in Colleton County Hospital in Walterboro.
Born October 3, 1924, in Birmingham, Alabama, he was the son of the late Leslie B and Pearl Morris Thompson. He was a graduate of Auburn University; employed by Bell South Telephone Company for thirty-five years, having retired in December of 1983; served in the Merchant Marine Cadet Corps, 2nd Lieutenant; Corps of Engineers, Army of the United States; entry into Merchant Marines August 1, 1944; initial entry into active service in the United States Army June 15, 1946; Reserve Commissioned Officer in the Army of the United States; recipient of the WWII Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal Japan.
He was active in many community organizations and clubs, to include Civitan, Lions Club (where he served as past President in Santee), Rotary Club, and President of the Chamber of Commerce Flo., 1973. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Manning.
Survivors, in addition to his wife of Manning, are three daughters, Katherine L. Thompson of Columbia, Rebecca L. Haynes of Florence, and Amanda F. Singleton of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Christopher Haynes of Columbia, and Lauren Haynes of Florence; a stepson, John W. Keitt III of Pickens; five step grandchildren; and four step great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Leslie Morris Thompson of Birmingham, AL.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home in Manning, with the Rev. Jerry Cottone and the Rev. Debra Quilling-Smith officiating. Burial was in Clarendon Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were Gary Martin, Johnny Odom, L. W. “Dub” Taylor, Dr. H. P. “Mutt” Bozard, Artie Felder and Bobby Wilder. Honorary pallbearers were P. T. Bradham Sunday School Class of Manning First Baptist Church, and the Manning Rotary Club.
Memorials may be made to Southern Care Hospice, 217 Dozier Blvd, Suite 201, Florence, South Carolina 29501, or to Alzheimers Association, SC Chapter, 2999 Sunset Blvd., Suite 102, West Columbia, SC 29169-3496, or to a charity of one’s choice.
CONDOLENCES
Mrs. Thompson,
Though I didn't know your husband, I have heard nothing but great things about him. I am so sorry for your loss and will pray that you find peace at this time.
Cyndi
