Thompson Sr., Jerry Ray, 66, of Christiansburg, VA, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Montgomery Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Monte and Ada Thompson; brothers, Davis, Alfred and Randolph Thompson.
He is survived by his wife Shirley W. Thompson, of Christiansburg, Va ; children, Jerry and Tammy Thompson, of Pulaski, VA, William Matthew Thompson, of Check, VA; daughter, Lisa and Jeff Tinnel, of Floyd, VA; grandchildren, Jayla, Kaitlin, Megan, Ryan, Teagon and Paige; great-grandchildren, Hollie Brooke and Mason Ivy, and special companions, Buddy and Max; brothers, Jessie Thompson, of Portland, Maine, James Thompson, of Christiansburg, VA and Donnie Thompson, of Palm Spring, Florida; sisters, Mary Jane and Richard Bragg, of Christiansburg, VA, Beulah Buckner, of Christiansburg, VA.
Mr. Thompson and his family would like to thank Dr. Harry McCoy and staff and all the ICU hospital staff members that helped so much in this difficult time, their services were greatly appreciated.
The family will receive friends from 6p.m.-8p.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Horne Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 11a.m., Friday, March 5, 2010 at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Lane Board officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg, VA. Flowers are appreciated, or you may wish to make memorial contributions to a Cancer Research.