David Lee Thompson, age 81, of Trinity went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Thompson was born in Randolph County on June 23, 1940 to Henry and Aggie Tysinger Thompson and was a 1958 graduate of Asheboro High School. David served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was retired from Carson's Furniture in Archdale and prior to that, he was a Manager with Oakwood Homes. David was a member of Landmark Baptist Church. He was a fun man who never met a stranger and he loved to work in his garden. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brother, Dempsey Thompson.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Chavis Thompson; daughter, Sherry Thompson Lewis (Michael) of Sophia; stepdaughter, Sharon Cook (Barry) of Asheboro; granddaughter, Hannah Sky Lewis; step granddaughter, Deandrea Russell; sisters, Loucille Russell of Greenville, Ruby Hill of Asheboro, Gladys Smith of Sophia, Faye Whitting (Jeff) of Greensboro, and Hellen Barrett (Frank) of Asheboro; and God children, Timmy and Michelle Sports both of Charlotte.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 4, 2021 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at Landmark Baptist Church, 2816 Spoons Chapel Road in Asheboro. Funeral services will follow on Sunday at 4:00 pm at Landmark Baptist Church with Pastor Troy McBee and Rev. Frank Barrett officiating. Burial will be held at the Smyrna Grove Community Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Landmark Baptist Church, 2816 Spoons Chapel Rd., Asheboro, NC 27205.
Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Thompson family.