In Memory Of
William E. Thompson
1953
2023
William E. Thompson
March 15, 1953 — January 28, 2023
William Edward Thompson, son of Sylvester Thompson Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Thompson, born on March 15th, 1953. He was the third child to this union. He was raised by Papa Tom Taylor in Bridgewater Tenn. while attending High School.
Moving to Chicago in the early 70's, he met and married a lovely lady, Cynthia and her little daughter, Annie.
"If a man don't work, a man don't eat."
William was a Tinker, a man of many talents; he was a dock worker, loading and unloading trucks, a forklift operator, unloading and loading trucks. In his spare time he tinkered on cars, oil changes, tune-ups, brake pads, and a plethora of other things. He'd assess the situation and see what had to be done. "Thanks Will!" we all said.
"Don't thank me, pay me." he'd say.
"Don't bother William's plate," mama made sure everybody understood.
William didn't have any children, but he had plenty of nieces and nephews, so, an Uncle he must be.
The first set of nieces and nephews, had a young Uncle William who took them to the beach, the parks, riding the buses and trains around the city, always returning tired and hungry.
The second set of nieces and nephews, had a mature Uncle William who yelled a lot, "Go there, come here, and just shut the hell up."
The third set of nieces and nephews, had an old man Uncle William who would drive Great Grandma Mary to visit them and each one represented his Best Self.
On January 28th, 2023, William Edward Thompson passed away due to a hard fought struggle with cancer. He will not be forgotten.
He leaves to mourn, two Sisters, Betty Thompson and Patricia Guy.
He leaves to mourn an Aunt on his mothers side, Aunt Rose and her family.
He leaves to mourn an Aunt on his fathers side, Aunt Martha and her family.
He leaves to mourn, a host of nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews who called him, Uncle Will.
He leaves to mourn a community that has to continue without him.
Peace and Love
Memorial Gathering Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 1pm until the time of Memorial Service at 2pm at Newcomer, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123.
To leave a special message for the family, click the "Share Memories" tab.
William's services will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here. to view the service.
Moving to Chicago in the early 70's, he met and married a lovely lady, Cynthia and her little daughter, Annie.
"If a man don't work, a man don't eat."
William was a Tinker, a man of many talents; he was a dock worker, loading and unloading trucks, a forklift operator, unloading and loading trucks. In his spare time he tinkered on cars, oil changes, tune-ups, brake pads, and a plethora of other things. He'd assess the situation and see what had to be done. "Thanks Will!" we all said.
"Don't thank me, pay me." he'd say.
"Don't bother William's plate," mama made sure everybody understood.
William didn't have any children, but he had plenty of nieces and nephews, so, an Uncle he must be.
The first set of nieces and nephews, had a young Uncle William who took them to the beach, the parks, riding the buses and trains around the city, always returning tired and hungry.
The second set of nieces and nephews, had a mature Uncle William who yelled a lot, "Go there, come here, and just shut the hell up."
The third set of nieces and nephews, had an old man Uncle William who would drive Great Grandma Mary to visit them and each one represented his Best Self.
On January 28th, 2023, William Edward Thompson passed away due to a hard fought struggle with cancer. He will not be forgotten.
He leaves to mourn, two Sisters, Betty Thompson and Patricia Guy.
He leaves to mourn an Aunt on his mothers side, Aunt Rose and her family.
He leaves to mourn an Aunt on his fathers side, Aunt Martha and her family.
He leaves to mourn, a host of nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews who called him, Uncle Will.
He leaves to mourn a community that has to continue without him.
Peace and Love
Memorial Gathering Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 1pm until the time of Memorial Service at 2pm at Newcomer, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123.
To leave a special message for the family, click the "Share Memories" tab.
William's services will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here. to view the service.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of William E. Thompson, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Saturday, February 18, 2023
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Southwest Chapel
Memorial Service
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Newcomer - Southwest Chapel
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