Mr. Clyde L. Thompson
Funeral Notice
Mr. Clyde L. Thompson, 93, of Camp Hill, died Monday, July 18, 2016 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at Mt. Lovely Baptist Church, Camp Hill on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Bernard Harris officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the church one hour before the service. Public viewing will be Friday, July 22, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CST) at Vines Funeral Home, LaFayette.
Mr. Thompson was born November 11, 1922 in Camden, AL to the late Buddy and Adelle Thompson. In his early years, he attended Camden Academy and joined Magnolia Baptist Church. He later enlisted in the United States Army; served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War; and retired, after 24 years of service to his country. He married the love of his life, Pearl McCoy, on April 3, 1953 and after his military retirement, the couple made Camp Hill their home. Mr. Thompson joined with Mt. Lovely Baptist Church, Camp Hill and served in various roles, including Chairman of the Deacon Board and worked at Booker T. Washington Insurance Company for several years. He later went to work at Vines Funeral Home in LaFayette, where he served in many different capacities for over 20 years. Mr. Thompson was a devoted son, soldier, husband, deacon and employee and will be truly missed.
Mr. Thompson is survived by his devoted wife: Pearl Thompson, Camp Hill; two sisters-in-law: Winnie R. McCoy, Camp Hill and Doris Bailey, Dadeville; one devoted niece and caregiver, Shaguana McCoy, Camp Hill; a special nephew: Cornell Bailey, Lithonia, GA; a devoted cousin: Rev. John Thomas, Opelika; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Comments/Condolences
ATHERA KIMBLE
So Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Thompson, no finer person than he but as we all know God need gentlemen such as he too.May God comfort you in your hours of sorrow.
DA FRAZIER
To the Thompson family, please accept my sympathy. A loved one lost can grieve the heart and make us yearn for tomorrow when our Heavenly Father will keep the promise he made of no sorrow, and no death, and no pain. Revelation 21:4
WILLIE G & BETTY TAYLOR
Please accept our condolences . Remember God does not make a mistake. LOOK TO THE HILLS FOR WHICH COMETH YOUR HELP. iT COMES FROM THE lORD.
FRANCES ALLEN
So sorry for your loss. Truly a sweet and dedicated man whom will be missed in our community. My condolences from my family to yours. Rest on Deacon.
ALESHIA PONDS
THIS HAS COMPLETELY HAS DAMPENED MY HEART MR.CLYDE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN HE N MY GOD FATHER REV.WALTER GILMORE WAS EXCELLENT FRIENDS I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE FRIENDSHIP THEY HAD #FLYHIGHDEACLYDEGBNF# 2 FRIENDS REUNITED
MARTHA MURPH
Praying for you and your family
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