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John Solon Thompson Jr.

1933 - 2021

John Solon Thompson Jr. obituary, 1933-2021, Charleston, SC

BORN

1933

DIED

2021

John Thompson Obituary

John Solon Thompson, Jr. MONCKS CORNER - Mr. John Solon Thompson, Jr. of Moncks Corner, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2021. Mr. Thompson was born on August 20, 1933 in Andrews S.C. to the late John Solon Thompson and the late Molly Lee Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a veteran, worked in the civil service, and worked at Cummins until he retired. He is survived by three daughters, Sherry (Rick) Dennis of Bonneau S.C., Denise Hurt of New York, Evelyn Harrison of North Charleston, a son, John Solon Thompson III of Moncks conner, and a sister, Miriam Thompson of North Charleston. He has 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Ruth Thompson, a son, Robert W. Thompson, three sisters, Elisabeth Matthews, Mary lee Smith, Dorothy Thompson, a brother, Frank E. Thompson Mr. Thompson's funeral arrangement will start Monday, October 11th at 1 o'clock at Simplicity (Ladson location) for viewing, followed by the graveside service at 2 o'clock at Carolina Memorial Gardens in North Charleston. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 7 to Oct. 8, 2021.

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Evelyn Harriy

March 9, 2023

Mr Thompson was/is the strongest,smartest man I've ever known,and although it's been a year or so ago He is the Biggest lost I've ever had ..I miss you Daddy,I pray You're resting in peace, you deserve to. I know I will see you again !Life is just not the same without you,I don't think I'll ever stop grieving. Till I see you again,I Love You so very much,btw How's Robert and Emma , you'll get to see and talk to them before me,tell them I said I'm coming,Rest Daddy ,You are the Best!!!!!!Thank you

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Funeral

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Simplicity (Ladson location)

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Oct

11

Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

Carolina Memorial Gardens

North Charleston, SC

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