William Thompson

William Earl "Billy" Thompson, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the Hospice Home. He was born in Halifax County on February 24, 1942 to the late Johhny Washington Thompson and Mildred Carroll Pharr. Billy was a member of Kinette Memorial Baptist Church and was also a member of the NC Retreads Motorcycle Club. Survivors include his daughters, Kimberly Starr Thompson and Waverly Dae Brady; grandchildren, William Murray and R.C. Murray; great grandchildren, Logan Murray, Kathleen Murray and Olivia Murray; sisters, Susie T. Coleman and husband Joe and Janet T. Wagoner and brothers, Alton Wayne Thompson and wife Kay and James Everett Pharr, Jr. He is preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and three brothers. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Don Pegg. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home and other times at the daughter's home at 405 Williamson St. in Burlington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kinett Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund, 1106 E Morehead St, Burlington, NC 27215.