Roosevelt Thompson

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Columbia, South Carolina

Roosevelt Thompson Obituary

Retired Sgt. First Class Roosevelt Thompson, son of the late June and Nellie Thompson, was born on November 27, 1935, in Gaffney, South Carolina, and passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025. After 21 years of dedicated service in the United States Army, Roosevelt Thompson went on to work as the grounds supervisor for Richland County School District #1, where his hard work and care left a lasting mark. In retirement, he nurtured his love for gardening, finding joy in sharing the fruits of his labor with friends, neighbors, and his community. Roosevelt was also an avid fisherman and a devoted deacon at Sweet Home Baptist Church, roles that reflected both his passions and his commitment to others. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Pearlie Mae (Adams) Thompson; three sisters, Mae Eula Norris, Mae Francis Millard, and Nellie Mae Shears; and five brothers, Howard Thompson, CW Thompson, Joe Lewis Thompson, Herbert Thompson, and Vernon Thompson. Roosevelt leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 27 years, Vernette Thompson; his brother, Eugene (Sarah); his sisters in law, Rose Kroger, Betty (Kenny) Blakeny, Mary Bradham; brother in law, Levern (Thelma) Coe; his children, Linda, Irvin, Helen (Ronnie), Felicia (Seleena), and Dwain (Lauryn); seven grandchildren, Thomas Gerald, Latisha Gewans, Taylor Holloway, Aizha Thompson, Kemoni Thompson, Ryan Tilmore, and Rhyan Thompson; one great-grandson, Hendrixx Thompson; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. His kindness, faith, and generosity of spirit touched all who knew him, and his memory will live on in the hearts of his family and community. Funeral services will be held in the chapel at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 1:00PM with the Reverend Joseph Wilson officiating. Interment will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC 29209, following the chapel service.

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Published by Post and Courier - Columbia on Oct. 17, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Roosevelt Thompson

6 Entries

Grover & Audrey K Wilson

October 20, 2025

To our family,
Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there leaves a trail of beautiful memories. Hold them close to your heart as you Celebrate the Life of Roosevelt. Praying for God's peace and love to surround you and comfort you during this time and in the days to come. We Love you all...

Robert F Glover

October 19, 2025

Thank you Sgt Thompson for being the best of the best. You are going home now. But you left a great impression on so many people you have shown us how to be fair and polite at the same time. It is an honor to have known you. You did a lot for a lot of people. Myself included thanks for showing me to be a man even in times of adversity I love you Sir" and I will continue to do so gone from some but not from all. I love you Sir. And will continue to do So. God Called a good Man Home !!!

Johnnie M. Kee-Smith

October 18, 2025

Our Heartfelt Sympathy and Continued PRAYERS extended, from your Durham, NC FAMILY. May God continue to Cover you, not only now but for the many days to come...Do know we share this hour of Bereavement with you.

Johnnie Kee-Smith & Family
Durham, NC

David Harris

October 18, 2025

I connected with Mr. Roosevelt (Sarge) Thompson within the first year of my 30 years residency in Columbia SC, though the employment of RCSD1 Maintenance Department.
He always does work in a professional way in which he took with seriousness and care. He treated me, like every other like as if we were family.
He educated me on how to Live Our lives in a way that is stable and in a non-distract, GODLY Way. (Stay in GOD'S WORD Is a good way to NOT Go Astray) he would say.
I'm going miss Sarge but I guess it's his time to go to his Next Level Of Eternal Life Living.
My condolences and sympathy goes out for the family and friends and may He Rest In Peace.
May GOD Be with the family for strength to carry on throughout life.
" In Jesus Name, Amen "

Isabeller Logan

October 18, 2025

My prayers and Condolences to the Family, much love.

Novella Thompson Kelly

October 17, 2025

My Condolences and Love To the family of Roosevelt Thompson. My Prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. May God give you comfort in knowing he is resting safely in his arms. We as his family will miss him and we loved him but loved him best.

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