J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Thompson, William A."Duke"

Saturday, October 27, 2007

William Alfred “Duke” Thompson, 53, of Chester passed away on Friday, October 26, 2007. Born in Portsmouth, VA he was the son of the late Robert Henry Thompson and Josephine Rossi Thompson and uncle of the late Christopher T. Thompson. Duke worked for Phillip Morris for 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Melton Thompson; children, William Alfred Thompson, Jr., Douglas Allen Thompson and wife, Jennifer Fulcher Thompson and Jennifer Nicole Thompson; siblings, Bobby Thompson and wife, Linda, Anne Wells and husband, Carlton, Thomas Thompson and wife, Margie, Charlie Thompson, Donald Thompson, and Jane Ricks and husband, Jon; brother-in-law, Larry Melton; 19 nieces and nephews and 8 great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service tonight from 6 to 8 pm. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 29, 2007 at 2 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Will Thompson, Jr. and his entire family are in the thoughts of all of his friends/co-workers at Wachovia Securities.

Posted by: Friends at Wachovia Securities Access Control group at October 29, 2007 11:31 AM

I want the family to know that, I, Justin, and Katlyn give their condolencees to the Thompson family. Duke i am going to miss our trips to roanoke rapids and also listining to Jerry Clower tapes. I remember the day you dropped me off at Jenkins to get my van in Roanoke Rapids,and as you were following me back to richmond you drove by me on interstate 95 and put your thumb up as if you wanted to know if the van was running alright. After i got to your house you asked me if i thought that the thumbs up meant that the van was running alright. You said it did not mean that, but it meant if the van broke down you need to put your thumb out and try to get a ride home by hitchhiking.Duke i am going to miss you.
Steve

Posted by: steven crowder at October 29, 2007 10:10 AM

Thompson Family,
We mourn with you in the loss of Alfred. We will certainly miss his visits to Chuck's, but relish the memories.
If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to ask.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you today.
Dave and Lynn Jones
Debbie Morgan

Posted by: Dave and Lynn Jones (Florida) at October 29, 2007 07:50 AM

Thompson family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find strength in memory and the love of family and friends.
-Michael Beaty & Chris Carroll

Posted by: Michael Beaty at October 28, 2007 11:33 PM

Thompson family.

We are very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

"Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted."
-Matthew 5:4

Vince and Laurie Gaffney

Posted by: Laurie Lambert-Gaffney at October 28, 2007 03:48 PM

Duke was my supervisor and my close friend.
I will miss him not being in my life.
Vivian, Jennifer, William, Doug and family, I am sorry for your loss.
I will pray for your family.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Wally and Janet

Posted by: Wally Morris at October 28, 2007 11:43 AM