William Thompson

Burlington William Desmond Thompson, Sr., 89, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 8, 2014 at his home. He was born July 13, 1924 in Alamance County to the late William Lonnie and Ruth Barber Thompson and was the husband of 70 years to Helen Rachel Thompson of the home. Desmond served in the U.S. Army during WW II. After retiring from Glen Raven Mills, he was employed with Associated Microscope, Inc. He was a longtime member of People's Memorial Christian Church where he previously served as Deacon and was a member of the Lightbearer's Sunday School Class. He was also a member and past president of the A.O. Civitan Club. Desmond enjoyed working on cars, camping and spending time with his family. He left a lasting impression on many lives and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife of the home; sons, William "Bill" Desmond Thompson, Jr. and wife, Sandra and Tim Thompson and wife, Karen, all of Burlington; grandchildren, Tracey Thompson Payne and husband, Rod, Melissa Wade and husband, Chad, Elizabeth Huffines and husband, Jason, Stephanie Enoch and husband, Chris and Landon Thompson and wife, Lacey; great grandchildren, Hali Payne, Lexi Payne, Kaison Wade, Ethan Wade and Piper Leigh Enoch; sisters, Barbara Bryant and husband, Arnold "Mo" of Elon; brothers, Roger G. Thompson and wife, Brenda of Altamahaw and Ronnie Thompson and wife, Peggy of Burlington. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Marie Huffines and Jane Beckom. The funeral service will be held 2:00pm, Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at People's Memorial Christian Church by Rev. John Shields with the burial to follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6-8pm, Tuesday at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. and at other times at the home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to People's Memorial Christian Church Missions Fund, 247 N NC Highway 87, Burlington, NC 27217.