Herbert Allen Thompson

Herbert Allen “Al” Thompson, 78, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Born October 31, 1946, in Lynchburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Julian R Thompson and the late Francine L Thornhill Thompson and the stepson of the late Imogene Thompson.

Mr. Thompson served 8 years in the US Marine Corps and did 2 tours in Vietnam. He worked for many years as a correctional officer and retired from the Virginia Department of Corrections. 

For many years he was a member at the Fort Hill United Methodist Church. He enjoyed spending time with Alicia Blankinship and many others at Runk & Pratt at Liberty Ridge.

Mr. Thompson is preceded in death by his two uncles, Charles R Thompson and Edwin S Thompson and two aunts, Eva T Miller and Mildred T Thompson and one cousin Sandra Miller Gardner. 

Mr. Thompson is survived by one cousin Eva T Tuck and five first cousins once removed, H Daniel Tuck, T Michael Tuck, Christopher P Tuck, Lisa T Savedge and Anne Gardner. 

No services are being held at this time.

Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.