Mr. William M. Thompson, Jr.
December 23, 1924 ~ November 9, 2015
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
Powder Springs, GA; (formerly of Palm Coast, Florida) ------
William M. Thompson, 90, formerly a physicist for Naval Research and NASA, died on Monday, November 9, 2015 at Tranquility Hospice in Austell, GA.
Mr. Thompson was born in Lynchburg, Virginia. He moved to the Palm Coast, FL area in 1986 from Chesapeake, VA. He was a Naval Air Corp. veteran in World War II. He enjoyed tennis, golf and classical music. He was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Palm Coast, Florida.
He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Leigh Robertson Thompson. Survivors include his two daughters, Patricia Ringhofer, Powder Springs, GA and Paula Whitaker, Beaufort, SC; three granddaughters; and, three great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church.
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‘Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.’
‘Paula,
Our condolences go out to you and your family in the loss of your father. May you all find some measure of peace knowing he now rests well in the Kingdom of Heaven. Take care. Nancy and Greg Higgs’
‘I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Thompson at a family cookout. He was a very knowledgeable and gracious man. I know he will be missed by his family and friends.’