Obituary of Lee A. Thompson

Bedford – Lee A. Thompson, 88, of Bedford, died at 5:00 am on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Westview Nursing and Rehab. in Bedford. Born September 30 1927 in Williams, he was the son of Hale and Beulah (Adamson) Thompson. He married Velma Williams on April 1, 1950 and she survives. He was a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service for thirty-three years and drove the DAV van for ten years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WW II and the Korean War having been drafted twice. He was a member of Gillen Post #33 American Legion, SAR and of the Baptist faith. Lee traveled over Florida as a professional shuffle board player. Survivors include his wife, Velma, of Bedford; a son, Brian L. Thompson and wife, Kathy, of Bedford; a daughter-in-law, Ronda Thompson, of Mitchell; five grandchildren, Shannon Minshall, James Anthony, Sara Burk, Stuart Thompson, Brandon Thompson, and Leslie Pemberton; seven great grandchildren, Sherissa, Elise and Lorali Minshall, Braden, Lucas, Ty Paul, and Dani Lynn Thompson, Aiden, Mayah and Addalyn Pemberton. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Brad Thompson; a brother, Harlan Thompson and a sister, Lucille Kinder. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 28th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Steve Warren officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery where military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, May 27th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks friends consider memorial contributions be made to the DAV Van Fund. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.