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James Wilson Thompson
James Wilson Thompson, 56, of Lynchburg entered the arms of Jesus at Lynchburg General Hospital on Monday, February 1, 2022.
He was born June 24, 1965, in Radford, Virginia, son of the late Charles Thompson and Judy James. He was a local plumber for the past 15 years at Roto Rooter in Lynchburg where he made several lifelong friends. He enjoyed carpentry by trade and would help many in the community with household repairs in his free time. He was an avid Virginia Tech fan and loved attending football and basketball games. He attended local stock car races and watched Nascar races. He had many hobbies including collecting movies, shot glasses, and knives, fishing traveling to beaches, eating out with family and cooking with new recipes. He cherished his loved ones and made sure they were always taken care of no matter the time of day. He worked very hard his entire life for everything he owned, and that was one of his proudest accomplishments. He attended Thomas Road Baptist Church and never missed out on the “Beast Feast” each year.
He is survived by his special friend, Julie Adams of Rustburg and her children, Carl Ingram of Gladys (Travis), Sydnee Waller of Lynchburg (Robert), Ronnie Millner of Rustburg; son, Christopher Thompson of Radford; step daughter, Jessica Tickle of Dublin; grandchildren, Sawyer Ingram, Lawson Ingram, Hayden Thompson, Jordyn Thompson, Aleha Tickle and Joseph Penn; sister, Rebecca Carter of Parrott; brother Charles Thompson of Dublin; special nieces Jessica Parris of Radford, Veronica Thompson of Roanoke and Anjellica Smith of Christiansburg; three great nieces, three great nephews and his Pitbull’s, Marley and Zoe.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, maternal grandparents, Joe and Mable Austin; paternal grandparents, Bud and Ruby Thompson, and his special mother-in-law to be, Juanita Holden Adams.
A funeral service will be conducted on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at 3 p.m., Pastor Tom Bryant officiating. Viewing of James will be available prior to the service at Tharp Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider the American Heart Association, Lynchburg Humane Society and Prevent Child Abuse America.
Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
A funeral service will be conducted on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at 3 p.m., Pastor Tom Bryant officiating. Viewing of James will be available prior to the service at Tharp Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider the American Heart Association, Lynchburg Humane Society and Prevent Childe Abuse America.
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James sister Becky and niece. He loved his family so much
Posted by Lisa Thompson on February 4, 2022
James brother and nephew
Posted by Anonymous on February 4, 2022
James three nieces who he loved and helped them when need be.
Posted by Lisa Thompson on February 4, 2022
James mom Judy. She was a wonderful Mother Grandmother and Mother in law. She was in heaven with open arms to welcome James
Posted by Anonymous on February 4, 2022
Dear Sweet Julie and Family, I am so very sorry to hear the passing of James. Things in life never seem fair and I know you all are broken hearted to loss someone as special as James. I am sending love, hugs and prayers for you all. Some folks say when our loved ones leave us, their work is done. Well I do know our hearts become Treasure Chest full of Loving Memories. May all of you and the families loving memories of James sustain you as you go on without him. In times like this a precious song comes to my mind, "In times like this you need a Savior, be very sure your anchor holds and grips a solid rock". You all have had to much pain in your lives, I pray for peace, love and comfort from our Heavenly Father. God Bless. Love you guys, Susie
Posted by Beverly Hutson-Bryan on February 4, 2022
James and his daughter Jessica
Posted by Anonymous on February 4, 2022
James and Eithan
Posted by Anonymous on February 4, 2022
James and Destiny
Posted by Anonymous on February 4, 2022
James and Aleha
Posted by Anonymous on February 4, 2022
James loved playing cards with His daughter Jessica
Posted by Anonymous on February 4, 2022
James loved to come home after work and relax on the sofa. He was a hard working man
Posted by Anonymous on February 4, 2022
When James was in his twenties
Posted by Anonymous on February 4, 2022
I will miss you uncle James . It breaks my heart that you have left us so soon. But heaven gained a beautiful Angel. You will be greatly missed. We love you always.
Posted by Heather on February 4, 2022
I am so very sorry to hear of James’ passing, He was such a good man. We will miss him so much as he was family to us. Prayers for you, Julie and all the family. We love you.
Posted by Tim & Wynee Woodson on February 4, 2022
James was a good person and he will be missed. Jr will miss their race times and going out to eat. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Posted by Carolyn on February 4, 2022
I am sorry for your lose. James was my Brother who I loved very much, It breaks my heart to hear that he is gone. I set here with tears running down my cheeks as I remember all the fun times we had together as Family and at work. I wish I could have seen him one more time before he left, But I know Ill see him again one day in heaven and we will set and talk about old times. ILL MISS YOU BROTHER. UNTIL I SEE YOU AGAIN I LOVE YOU MY BROTHER!!
Posted by Gregory W Condrey on February 3, 2022
I’m thankful for the love these two shared. James loved my mom unconditionally and was so good to us. He will be missed so much!
Posted by Cari Ingram on February 3, 2022
I’m thankful for the love these two shared. James loved my mom unconditionally and was so good to us. He will be missed so much!
Posted by Cari Ingram on February 3, 2022
I will always love James, he was a good husband and a wonderful Dad too. Many hearts are shattered and he will be ever missed. He died way too young. I love you James Wilson Thompson
Posted by Lisa Thompson on February 3, 2022
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