Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathJun 8, 2014, Alamance County, North Carolina [8697]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [8697]
FlagsUS Army, US Military, World War II
FatherWilliam Lonnie THOMPSON (1901-1958)
MotherRuth Pauline BARBER (1907-1985)
Spouses
BirthJul 10, 1923 [8712]
DeathFeb 15, 2022, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [8712]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [8712]
FatherThomas Vestal RACHEL Sr. (1897-1932)
MotherHattie Gertrude BALCKBURN (1900-1970)
Obituary Online notes for William Desmond THOMPSON Sr.
6/10/2014
William Desmond Thompson Sr.
BURLINGTON — William Desmond Thompson Sr., 89, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 8, 2014, at his home.
He was born July 13, 1924 in Alamance County to the late William Lonnie and Ruth Barber Thompson and was the husband of 70 years to Helen Rachel Thompson, of the home.
Desmond served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After retiring from Glen Raven Mills, he was employed with Associated Microscope Inc. He was a longtime member of People’s Memorial Christian Church where he previously served as Deacon and was a member of the Lightbearer’s Sunday School Class. He was also a member and past president of the A.O. Civitan Club. Desmond enjoyed working on cars, camping and spending time with his family. He left a lasting impression on many lives and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife of the home; sons, William “Bill” Desmond Thompson Jr. and wife Sandra and Tim Thompson and wife Karen, all of Burlington; grandchildren, Tracey Thompson Payne and husband Rod, Melissa Wade and husband Chad, Elizabeth Huffines and husband Jason, Stephanie Enoch and husband Chris and Landon Thompson and wife Lacey; greatgrandchildren, Hali Payne, Lexi Payne, Kaison Wade, Ethan Wade and Piper Leigh Enoch; sister, Barbara Bryant and husband Arnold “Mo” of Elon; brothers, Roger
G. Thompson and wife Brenda of Altamahaw and Ronnie Thompson and wife Peggy of Burlington.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Marie Huffines and Jane Beckom.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at People’s Memorial Christian Church by the Rev. John Shields, with the burial to follow in Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. and at other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to People’s Memorial Christian Church Missions Fund, 247 NC 87 North, Burlington, NC 27217.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [8697]
William Desmond Thompson Sr.
BURLINGTON — William Desmond Thompson Sr., 89, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 8, 2014, at his home.
He was born July 13, 1924 in Alamance County to the late William Lonnie and Ruth Barber Thompson and was the husband of 70 years to Helen Rachel Thompson, of the home.
Desmond served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After retiring from Glen Raven Mills, he was employed with Associated Microscope Inc. He was a longtime member of People’s Memorial Christian Church where he previously served as Deacon and was a member of the Lightbearer’s Sunday School Class. He was also a member and past president of the A.O. Civitan Club. Desmond enjoyed working on cars, camping and spending time with his family. He left a lasting impression on many lives and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife of the home; sons, William “Bill” Desmond Thompson Jr. and wife Sandra and Tim Thompson and wife Karen, all of Burlington; grandchildren, Tracey Thompson Payne and husband Rod, Melissa Wade and husband Chad, Elizabeth Huffines and husband Jason, Stephanie Enoch and husband Chris and Landon Thompson and wife Lacey; greatgrandchildren, Hali Payne, Lexi Payne, Kaison Wade, Ethan Wade and Piper Leigh Enoch; sister, Barbara Bryant and husband Arnold “Mo” of Elon; brothers, Roger
G. Thompson and wife Brenda of Altamahaw and Ronnie Thompson and wife Peggy of Burlington.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Marie Huffines and Jane Beckom.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at People’s Memorial Christian Church by the Rev. John Shields, with the burial to follow in Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. and at other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to People’s Memorial Christian Church Missions Fund, 247 NC 87 North, Burlington, NC 27217.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [8697]
Obituary Online notes for Helen (Spouse 1)
2/16/2022
Helen (Rachel) Thompson
July 10, 1923 ~ February 15, 2022 (age 98)
Burlington, NC – Helen Rachel Thompson, 98, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the Hospice Home surrounded by her family.
She was born July 10, 1923 to the late Thomas Vestal and Gertrude Blackburn Rachel and was the wife of 72 years to the late William Desmond Thompson, Sr.
Helen was a longtime member of People’s Memorial Christian Church and the Lightbearers Sunday School Class. She enjoyed gardening, caring for her roses and camping trips with Desmond. Most of all, she cherished the time she spent with her family especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her sons, William “Bill” Desmond Thompson, Jr. and wife, Sandra and Tim Thompson and wife, Karen, all of Burlington; grandchildren, Tracey Thompson, Melissa Wade and husband, Chad, Elizabeth Huffines and husband, Jason, Stephanie Enoch and husband, Chris and Landon Thompson and wife, Lacey; great grandchildren, Hali Payne, Lexi Payne, Kaison Wade, Ethan Wade, Piper Leigh Enoch, Allorean Huffines, Renesmee Huffines and Wyatt Thompson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brothers, T. Vestal Rachel, Jr., William Clyde Rachel and Winfield V. Rachel.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Larry Lamberth with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:45 prior to the service at the funeral home and other times at the home at 1152 Dogwood St.in Burlington. (near Indian Valley).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to AuthoraCare (Hospice of Alamance-Caswell) 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215 or to Piedmont Rescue Mission, 1519 N Mebane St, Burlington, NC 27217.
To watch the service and sign the online register book, please visit www.lowefuneralhome.com. [8712]
Helen (Rachel) Thompson
July 10, 1923 ~ February 15, 2022 (age 98)
Burlington, NC – Helen Rachel Thompson, 98, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the Hospice Home surrounded by her family.
She was born July 10, 1923 to the late Thomas Vestal and Gertrude Blackburn Rachel and was the wife of 72 years to the late William Desmond Thompson, Sr.
Helen was a longtime member of People’s Memorial Christian Church and the Lightbearers Sunday School Class. She enjoyed gardening, caring for her roses and camping trips with Desmond. Most of all, she cherished the time she spent with her family especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her sons, William “Bill” Desmond Thompson, Jr. and wife, Sandra and Tim Thompson and wife, Karen, all of Burlington; grandchildren, Tracey Thompson, Melissa Wade and husband, Chad, Elizabeth Huffines and husband, Jason, Stephanie Enoch and husband, Chris and Landon Thompson and wife, Lacey; great grandchildren, Hali Payne, Lexi Payne, Kaison Wade, Ethan Wade, Piper Leigh Enoch, Allorean Huffines, Renesmee Huffines and Wyatt Thompson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brothers, T. Vestal Rachel, Jr., William Clyde Rachel and Winfield V. Rachel.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Larry Lamberth with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:45 prior to the service at the funeral home and other times at the home at 1152 Dogwood St.in Burlington. (near Indian Valley).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to AuthoraCare (Hospice of Alamance-Caswell) 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215 or to Piedmont Rescue Mission, 1519 N Mebane St, Burlington, NC 27217.
To watch the service and sign the online register book, please visit www.lowefuneralhome.com. [8712]