Col. Harold E. Thompson, Jr.
USAF Ret.
AIKEN, SC - Col. Harold E. Thompson, Jr., USAF Ret., 75, beloved husband of Sandra R. Thompson, died Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Pruitt Health of Aiken.
A native of Greenville, SC, Col. Thompson was a son of the late Harold E. Sr. and Vivian Brown Thompson. He graduated from Parker High School and from Clemson University with a BS in mechanical engineering. He served in the United States Air Force for 23 years, as a program manager, retiring as a Colonel. He worked on AWACS and the B1B Bomber projects and underground NATO in Belgium. After his retirement he worked for SAIC for 18 years as a Department of Defense contractor.
Col. Thompson moved to Aiken in 2004 and was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church. He was a volunteer and former President of the Aiken Regional Hospital Auxiliary.
Survivors in addition to his wife, Sandra, include two sons, Jeffery Thompson, Pasadena, MD, Adam Thompson, Charlottesville, VA; six grandchildren, Lindsay, Riley, Benjamin, Madeline, Jonas and Nathanael; a brother, Bruce W. Thompson, Greenville, SC
A memorial service will be held Saturday morning, April 22nd at 11 o'clock at St. John's United Methodist Church with The Rev. Dr. Timothy McClendon officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. John's United Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St., NW, Aiken, SC 29801.
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Published by Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star from Apr. 14 to Apr. 16, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Harold Thompson

14 Entries

Linda VanCott

April 29, 2017

I am Sooooooo Sorry for your Loss..... Hal was one of the nicest , kindest most helpful volunteers we've ever had in the Emergency Department at Aiken Regional Medical Centers...He will be forever missed and live on in each of our hearts......-Linda VanCott UC/CTT

Len & Carol Kwiatkowski

April 24, 2017

Our prayers are for Hal and family. We enjoyed serving together at SHAPE. May peace be with you.

Wyman & Beverly Kyzer

April 22, 2017

With our Deepest Sympathy in the passing of your loved one. Y'all have all been in our thoughts and prayers.
May God's Loving Arms surround you; May His Strength be upon you; May His Grace be sufficient for you; May His Comfort be with you; and May His Peace fill your hearts today, as you grieve the loss of someone so special to each of you.
He will be truly missed, we know, as he definitely left his mark on his community and in the lives of those who knew and loved him. God has promised that we will all be reunited some day, and we know that He makes no mistakes; His plan for your loved one was complete, and now you can face tomorrow, because He Lives!
Thinking of y'all in a very special way and with our Sincerest Condolences in your loss.

Bill and Becky Magee

April 21, 2017

Poppy,
So sorry and sad to hear of Harold passing.
He was just the kindest and sweetest man. Loved having coffee and long chats with the two of you, always felt so at home.
I know how much you will miss him, he was a wonderful man and husband.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love

Barbara Malone (Thompson)

April 19, 2017

Poppy, Jeff and Adam, I am so sorry to hear of Harold's passing. I always enjoyed seeing him when you visited in Greenville. I know he was much loved and I pray God's sweet peace for all of you.

April 19, 2017

Poppy, I am so sorry to hear of Harold's passing. I will remember you and all your family in thoughts and prayers. Harold was always a much loved friend and he will missed by many.

Love and peace to you,

Judie Campbell Price

April 18, 2017

Thompson Family, We are sending our thoughts and prayers to you. Harold has been a friend of mine since childhood. Thomas Fullbright Family

Paige Thompson Crumpton

April 17, 2017

My deepest sympathies to your family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Edith Petersen

April 17, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss Poppy and family. We moved on the 20th of March, but wish that we could attend the service.
Much Love, Joel & Edith

Edith Wooten Sanders

April 17, 2017

I just learned of Harold's passing and I wanted to send my condolences and let you all know that we are lifting you all up in our prayers. It was my pleasure to have known him as a classmate and friend. May you always feel God's arms around you in the coming days.

Jerry Hatley

April 15, 2017

Thanks for your service to our country.
Parker classmate 1959

Mo and Mary Anne Kasraii

April 14, 2017

Dear Poppy,
May God bless you and family during your time of sorrow. I will miss seeing him walking his dog each night.

Tommy Bruce

April 14, 2017

I am so sorry to learn of Harold's passing. He was a good friend and very accomplished classmate at Parker High. It is no surprise that he was so successful in later years. My prayers are for the family.

Gail Shedd Batistoni

April 14, 2017

Dear Poppy, I have just received an email from Jerry regarding Harold's passing. Please accept my condolences. My prayers & thoughts will be with you and your family. In Christian love.

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