Mr. James F. Thompson
(January 22, 1921 - August 18, 2022)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel 1831 Taylor Street Columbia, SC
Viewing Date & Time: Wednesday, August 24, 2022/ 2:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.
Funeral Location: Emmanuel AME Church 2130 Barhamville Road Columbia, SC
Funeral Date & Time: Thursday, August 25, 2022 / 10:30 a.m.
Interment Location: Fort Jackson National Cemetery 4170 Percival Road Columbia, SC
Frances,
May you and your family continue to take joy in the life and time that you spent with your father. Be comforted in knowing that the love, the knowledge and the wisdom that he shared with you will last forever. As he did, pass it on.
Laura,
Sending prayers of comfort and strength to you and your family at this difficult time.
I was really saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Thompson. While growing up at my grandparents’ home(Wiggins), which was just a couple of houses down from him and Mrs. Thompson, I remember a very kind gentleman, who was well respected in the community. Mr. Thompson always smiled and had something good to say to me. May you all find solace in the word of God and in the fond memories you have of him.
May you all feel His tender loving care and the heartfelt prayers of many who are thinking of you with love.
In caring sympathy.
Extending God’s comfort and peace to the Thompson Family as they honor the legacy of their patriarch, Mr. James Thompson. Commitment to family, community, the military and Emanuel AME are the many attributes of Mr. Thompson. But, his welcoming nature and engaging conversation are the touching memories that I’ll always remember.
The Gadeson children of the late Katherine Gadeson grew up in Emmanuel A.M.E Church. He was my mother class leader and he treated her with respect along with his wife. They were wonderful people. To God be the GLORY!
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
“There are some who bring light so great to the world that even after they have gone, their light remains”
I was deeply saddened to learn of Mr. Thompson’s passing. He was a kind and gentle hearted friend. We lived in the same community and we would often sit on his porch and chat about our neighborhood, the schools and the goodness of the LORD. I always left our conversations feeling encouraged.
May GOD comfort the Thompson family and may he rest in eternal peace. To GOD be the GLORY!
May his soul continue to rest in perfect peace, and May the Almighty God grant the entire family the fortitude to bear the loss. He lived a very fulfilled life.
My condolences to the Thompson family. May your beautiful memories of his life comfort you. It was truly a blessing that he lived to be 101 year old. And I will always remember his presence at family gatherings.
Praying for you all and so sorry for your loss. I will never forget visiting with Stephanie and always being made to feel so welcome by Mr. and Mrs. Thompson. Didi and I always felt like part of the family and appreciated each time being treated as such.
Mr. T will be greatly missed. There are truly no words to express how grateful I am to have known him. He was one of the first to welcome me to Emmanuel AME Church. This was a great man who has left and incredible legacy. I am so grateful to have learned from him all of these years; to know him is to love him. I extend my condolences to his wonderful family, and I will continue to lift you all up in prayer.
My heart aches to hear this news. I’m praying for everyone.
Mr. Thompson was one of my mentors and heroes when I attended Benedict College in Columbia, SC. His easy easygoing and calm demeanor always assured me that whatever I was going through eventually I would be alright. Both he and his wife were my father and mother away from home. A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive …
To the entire Thompson family your father will be terribly missed. He was loved by all of us, and he will be truly missed by all of us. …
Flowers and prayers go to Mr. Thompson who epitomizes the meaning of a true Man of Character, May He Rest in Peace until we meet again. Karen and George Worsley, Somerset, New Jersey
Mr. Thompson was a polite soft spoken man, he will be miss around the community
Mr Thompson”s family has been truly blessed for 101 yrs 7 montw233hs. He and Mrs Thompson left a beautiful family legacy. I know you all loved him dearly. Remember this earthly loss is Heaven’s gain. God loves him most of all!🙏🌹💕
Susan Williams, Rita Bates, Constance Prioleau and Rachel Richardson express our sympathy for the loss of Mr. James Thompson. He was a classmate of our father, Edgar Burt Williams. Our families have known each other for a few generations. He was a dedicated member at Emmanuel A.M.E. Church and we will miss him on the choir and his dedicated work at church. He was 101 years and a well respected individual in our congregation and in his community.He will certainly be missed. We express our sympathy for his family.
Thinking of & remembering Mr. James Francis Thompson as a man of conscience, character & class for those in his community., his church & certainly his family.
I became friends with Mr. Thompson as a young teacher at CA Johnson HS who parked on “his” side of Barhamville Rd.
After we got past that feat, we became fast friends who shared conversation about the school & the surrounding community, almost daily. Admittedly, I would look forward to our conversations as I would leave feeling inspired & ready to try another day in the classroom with my charges.
The other good thing about the end of my day was when I would exit the school on the Chestnut St. side. & would share a similar conversation on the porch with Mrs. Sara M. Rearden
Was I ever blessed to have two wisdom-filled, God-fearing, & caring community members to talk with & encourage me regularly about everything under the sun, but mostly about “our children” & their education. What wonderful memories I shall carry in my heart of hearts forever.
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The caveat to this reflection of Mr. Thompson, however, was indeed when I learned that he was a 1939 graduate of the Historic Booker T. Washington HS, my alma mater also.
Finally, it is worth saying that we shall miss him from these mundane shores after a life of longevity, but we will rejoice in knowing that he shall now abide eternally, with his Lord & Savior!
Our heartfelt prayers and blessings go out to the Thompson and Bullock families. Your Dad is now joining your mother which is definitely where he wanted to be. May GOD provide you with all the necessary strength to let him go! May GOD bless all of you!
I am saddened to hear about the death of Mr. Thompson. He was that giant tree to his beloved family members. Will keep the family in prayer.
To the Thompson family. May God continue to comfort you during these times.
To the Thompson family…You could ask Mr. Thompson any question about the Edgewood community and he would give you the history. He was a kind and caring person..He loved his family and the Emmanuel AME church famiy.He will be missed
We are sadden by the passing of Mr. Thompson. Our condolences to this lovely family. He truly will be missed, but with fond memories. May God hold you all close in His care and comfort 🙏 We’re here if you need us ⚘️💞🙏💔😥
My heart aches but also rejoices for the life Mr. Jimmy T. lived. We have lost a pillar of the Edgewood Community and our walking history book. May the life you lived speak for you. Rest eternally my buddy.