Donald "Donnie" Edgar Thompson

Mr. Donald "Donnie" Edgar Thompson, age 65, of Jefferson, NC died on Monday, April 29, 2013. Mr. Thompson was born on September 16, 1947 in Ashe County, NC to the late Conley and Lou Sheets Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, E.J. Hart. Mr. Thompson was an Army veteran serving in the Vietnam era stationed in Germany from 1968-1970. He retired from United Chemi-Con after 43 years. Mr. Thompson was very active at his church, Emmanuel Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 3, 2013 at 12:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Pastor Jeff Brown. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm prior to the service at Ashelawn.

Mr. Thompson is survived by: Wife, Angie Eldreth Thompson of Jefferson, NC, Daughter, Angela Thompson Lowhorn and husband James of Evans, GA, Daughter, April Denise Thompson of Hickory, Brother, Robert "Bob" Thompson of Jefferson, Brother, Ronald "Ronnie" Thompson of Taylorsville, Sister, Betty Duvall of Crumpler, Sister, Pat Tedder of King, Sister, Cara Lee Segraves of West Jefferson, Grandchild, Evan Westley Lowhorn, Grandchild, Avery Denise Lowhorn, several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church Missionary Fund, c/o Jim Parsons, 1028 Deep Ford Road, Lansing, NC 28643.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Thompson's arrangements.

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