Raymond Thompson Obituary

It may seem odd to leave a message so many years later. It has been many years since I had Ray Thompson as part of my life. He was more than an inspiration and like a second Dad with his amazing family. 50+ years after I left Charleston, his family is still important to my life. His parents were so gracious. Life was simple then but great. And Mr. Thompson made it so. Blessings to all the family.

We wish to send our condolences to Mr. Thompson's family.
Southern Lumber & Millwork Corp.

Alice,
What a sweet man Ray was! I always enjoyed seeing both of you at Aunt Carolyn's home. Ray was always so cheerful and fun to be around. And could always make you smile and laugh before you bid good-bye and "have a safe trip back to Charleston". He was honored to have such a sweet lady as you by his side. I know he hated to leave you but just know we will see him again in the Lord's own time. Please know that I am thinking of you and that you are in my prayers. Take care of yourself - please let me know if I can do anything for you!
Comfort and God Bless you!
With Love,
Cindy

My husband and I would like to express our deepest sympathy in Mr. Thompson's passing. He was a friend of my dad, Henry Strickland. Daddy thought so much of Mr. Thompson. May God richly bless you and your family.

Jimmy and Sue Shipman

I was so sorry to hear about Mr.Thompson. He was a good person and i always loved running in to him and talking with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Dear Toni,
I was so sorry to hear about your father. You have my deepest sympathy. Estacia Redman

Dear Ms Alice, Coatsie, Toni, Joackie & Family,
I was so shocked to hear of "Uncle" Ray's passing. I would have driven down today for the services if I found out sooner. He was (and will remain) a strong presence in the lives of all who knew him. He was such a dear friend of Dad's (LtCmdr.George Lathan, Sr) and was such a comfort and help to myself, Mom (Kitty Lathan)& George Jr. when Dad passed away. I always believed that Uncle Ray could move mountains! I remember as a little girl, watching him dance with Jackie at her wedding. I was in awe! He always flashed his famous smile whenever I asked for an update on Toni. I remember him beaming with pride at a music concert that Coatsie was in playing the horn.
I will treasure my fond memories of Uncle Ray, and take great comfort in knowing that we will all meet again in paradise.
Ms. Alice, Please know that my heart felt prayers are with you all during your time of sorrow.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I will miss many things about Ray. He lived a good life, he was a good man with lots of good tales to tell. My heart goes out to he family.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

I knew Ray for a short decade. He was always the one with a glow and had good words for everyone. I last saw him a the first of this month and he was full of life. He will be missed by all. God Bless all of you and may he keep u safe. Kenneth Younginer Secretary LandMark Lodge nr 76

Alice, so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. He was a person very muh like we are, short, sweet and to the point.He will be missed by those for the many people whose life he touched. Love and prayer's. Bettie Owen

Dear "Charleston Thompsons",
We were so sorry to hear about Ray's passing. He was always so special to all of us, but especially Harry. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Aunt Sallie, Todd, Michael, Elaine, Jeff and children

Alice, so sorry to hear about Ray. You know we are all of the same nature, short, sweet and to the point. My kind of people and I have some fond memories of the good old days at Tall Pines when I first met the both of you. Know that he is in a better place, but will be missed by many who lives he touched. Love and prayers, Bettie Owen

Once there was a man who went to his doctor , who's office was just down the street, he decided to take his dog for the walk. Arriving at the doctor's office he asked the receptionist to keep an eye on the dog while he was in to see the doctor. She politely agreed. While in the doctor's office, the doctor informed him that he had a terminal illness and would soon pass away. The man asked the doctor what to expect in death. About that time the dog scratched at the door. The doctor opened the door and the dog rushed in. The doctor told the man that he assumed that death would be very similar to the dog entering his office. The man inquired as to what the doctor was talking about. He answered this way... Your dog has never been inside my office before, yet when the door was opened, he rushed right in. He did not know what to expect to find...all he knew was that his MASTER was there!
Anyone who knew him can be sure that Brother Ray Thompson rushed right in!!

Dear Family, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Ray. He has always been very special to me and my parents. I will always appreciate the kindness that he showed to me on my many vacations to his home. Sincerely Sandra Thompson Oates Hendersonville NC

ALICE, THE "CAKE MAN" WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL OF US AT WESLEY MEMORIAL UMC. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE FUN WE HAD AT THE AUTIONS, & SUPPERS WHERE HE SUPPORTED OUR EFFORTS TO BUILD OUR FAMILY LIFE CENTER.
RAY WAS A GIVING PERSON WHO LOVED GOD, HIS COUNTRY & FRIENDS.
WE LOVE YOU,
HARRY & KITTY

Dear Alice & Century 21 family,
We will all miss Ray's great presence with us. It will be quite different. My prayers and thoughts are with you during these days of fresh grief, Alice. Saundra

I am so blessed to have known you and will always remember his sense of humor, and his good advise . My heartfelt condolences to
all of his family. I am truly sorry....

I am so blessed to have known you and will always remember your sense of humor, and your good advise . My heartfelt condolences to
all of his family, to Alice, to Will. I am truly sorry....

Will,
May loving memories of the one who meant so much to you bring peace and comfort to your heart and ease your sorrow, too... For the memories that you cherish, though they sometimes bring a tear, will help you to feel that Ray's love is always very near....
You're in my thoughts and prayers...

Alice,
May the warmth behind these caring thoughts bring you comfort, hope and peace and brighten your day. Thinking of you...... praying for you.... remember God's words to you....
"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." Hebrews 13:5 (NIV)

I didn't know Mr. Ray too well, but I do know that he was a good man. He always had something sweet to say whenever I would see him. I know he is dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Alice and their family.

Alice,
My heart is breaking for you and your family at this time. Ray was without a doubt one of the most honest and outspoken men I have ever known. If you didn't want to hear the truth, you didn't ask Ray because that's what you got from him. Ray will always hold very special place in my heart not only because he loved me and my family (especially Brantley) but because he was someone we could all count on. He could make you laugh, he could make you cry but most of all he could make you feel. His unswerving loyalty and dedication to the Wayfaring Singers of Charleston was phenomenal!! He was truly God's angel on earth!! We were all so lucky to be blessed by his friendship and love. What a man!!!

Ray was a "trip" and I'm glad we were on the same one; you made it one that we will never forget. I love ya dahlin'.

Marianne

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

My deepest sympathy to the Thompson Family. I've attended many functions and have had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful people, Mr. Thompson was one of them. The thoughts of many are with you during your time of sorrow.

Alice, our sincere thoughts and prayers
are with you at the lost of Mr. Thompson. He was a wonderful person. I have known him for many years through the Masons and the Shriners. He will be greatly missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him.
Prayers are with you and family.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Brenda Ayers
Michelle Snyder
The Post & Courier

Our thoughts are with the Thompson family at this time. I will miss, but always remember Ray's joking around. He had a way of making you smile.

Cal Disher

Just a note to say I share in your joy and greif. We that knew Ray will miss his faithfulness and dediaction to Christ, family and fraternity. He will be missed, but only for a short time. He is not lost, he is with our Father in Heaven and we will see him again.

Jay Adam Pearson

Alice,
My deepest sympathy and love. As you know, my life would have been so different if I had not worked WITH Mr. Thompson. He was so wonderful & understanding. When I was raising my two sons he helped me in so many ways. May God bless his soul and his memory be eternal.

Thank you Mr. Thompson for your service to this country to keep us free. Alice, my prayers are with you during this time. (You found me a job back in the early 70's with an attorney in Charleston.)

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

we will miss you uncle ray. i love you

Alice,
We are so sorry to hear about Ray. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the days ahead.
Bobby and Cherell Skelton

Dear friends and family of Mr. Ray,
Right now there are just not words to express my deepest feelings for each of you with the loss of Mr. Ray. I hope you can feel me holding each one of you in my prayers and thoughts as you make this transition in your lives.
Mr. Ray was loved and admired by my family very much. Mom, (Julie Infinger) I know it feels like you have lost your very own brother and I am keeping you deep in my prayers and thoughts. I bet my Daddy, the late Winston L. Infinger, jumped the gate to be the first one to meet Mr. Ray when the Lord called him home.
This one man had such a beautiful influence on so many people. Please let the wonderful memories flood your soul and give you some peace.
Miss Alice, God Bless and keep you in the days ahead.
Mr. Ray was a sum of all the people he met, so each of you have shared your life force that shined so brightly in Mr. Ray in life. Please continue to honor Mr. Ray by passing on the torch you shared with him in this lifetime!
Please forgive my words being so scattered, but each of you understand my confusion at this time of such great loss. God Bless each of you.