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Official Obituary of

William "Bill" Elwood Thompson

October 11, 1948 ~ June 23, 2024 (age 75) 75 Years Old
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William "Bill" Thompson Obituary

William “Bill” Elwood Thompson, 75, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at High Point Medical Center.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at George Brothers Funeral Service with military honors being presented at 11:00 am by Randolph County Honor Guard.

Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mary Foster Thompson; brother, Guy Thompson; and sister, Sandy Farlow.

Bill was an avid NASCAR fan, loved riding his golf cart around, pitching horseshoes in his younger days, and loving on his grandkids and great-grandkids.  He was an Army veteran and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his daughter, Tracy Murrell (Heath), of Gibsonville; daughter, Stephanie Knight, of Randleman; grandchildren, Taylor (Hannah), Kendall, Cameron (fiancé, Kenzi) , and Keaton; great-grandchildren (with one on the way), Braden, Blakelee, Keegan, Montgomery, and Silas (with Ryder on the way); and a host of family members and friends whom he loved.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org

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Services

Memorial Gathering
Saturday
June 29, 2024

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
George Brothers Funeral Service
803 Greenhaven Drive
Greensboro, NC 27406

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