Gary Phillip Thompson

Rev. Gary Phillip Thompson, age 84 of the Prospect Community was born in Robeson Co. on April 12, 1940 to the late Boss and Anna (Dial) Thompson and departed this life to his heavenly reward on September 3, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family and close friends.

In addition to his parents, Rev. Thompson is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Amelia Thompson; a brother, Othniel Thompson; a sister, Lucille Thompson Clark and several other family members.

Rev. Thompson leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of 53 years, Patsy Locklear Thompson of the home; one daughter, Amiria Thompson-Chavis and husband, Dustin of the home; one grandson, Micah P. Thompson-Prather of Red Springs; one granddaughter, Ashleigh E. Prather of the home; his brother in-laws, Rayfield Locklear of Rowland and Hurley Locklear and wife, Margaret of the Prospect Community; special nieces, Antonia Maria Clark and family and Una Gail Locklear and family all of the Prospect Community; special nephews, Wilton Clark and family of the Prospect Community and David Clark and family of Sanford; a special great niece and caretaker, Abigail Locklear; several other nieces and nephews; two step grandsons, Adrian Chavis and Joshua Chavis both of Rowland; and a special bonus grandson, Ezra Prather of Red Springs; special adopted daughters, Joyce Jacobs of Red Springs and Nan Locklear of the Prospect Community; a bonus son, Jonathan Prather and family of Red Springs; special family friends John Garth Britt and Jason Simmons and a host of other relatives and friends.

Gary’s daughters’ friends were special to the Thompsons and spent many days together in the home in their youth, he considered them to be his girls, special moments spent with them such as riding the girls through Pembroke on the limo will be lasting memories.

Rev. Thompson was a proud Army Veteran, but he was most proud of being a dedicated preacher and teacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Rev. Thompson was called into the ministry and started preaching at the young age of 15, preaching his first sermon at Preston Gospel Chapel. Rev. Thompson preached throughout the region for many years and pastored Harpers Ferry Baptist Church and later Deep Branch Missionary Baptist Church until his health declined. He was a member of Island Grove Baptist Church where he assisted in teaching and preaching for many years.
Rev. Thompson, along with his wife, Patsy founded Thompson’s Funeral Home in Pembroke on July 3, 1988, he, along with his family has served the community and grieving families for more than 30 years. Rev. Thompson always considered this part of his ministerial work and made it a point to share the gospel with grieving families. He not only preached the gospel; HE LIVED THE GOSPEL. Although, he will be truly missed, Rev. Thompson is where is has strived and longed to be for many years. He is now healed, whole and with his Savior.

Thompson’s Funeral Home Staff will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.

Special Thanks to Amedisys Hospice for the exceptional care provided to Rev. and Mrs. Thompson.

In lieu flowers, donations can be made to: Our Daily Bread Ministries, PO Box 2222, Grand Rapids, MI
49501.

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