GRAHAM KENT THOMPSON
May 22, 1933-March 30, 2016
Graham Kent Thompson, 82, passed away Wednesday, March 30.
He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Virginia "Ginger," and leaves behind his children, Kent and his wife, Maureen, of Media, Pa., Gene of Goldsboro, James of Goldsboro and Scott and his wife, Mary Nell, of Raleigh; grandchildren, Grace and Clare Thompson of Media, Pa., Brittany Butts, Joshua Thompson of Goldsboro, Sara Scott and Brinkley and Judson Thompson of Raleigh; and two great-grandchildren, Sophia and Eliza Butts.
"Kent," "G.K." to his in-laws and grandchildren, loved the Lord and his family, and dedicated his life to his role as a father and husband. He loved all his family and supporting their pursuits, and truly enjoyed helping others.
He loved cars, especially antique autos.
He took great joy from talking with friends and complete strangers, and spending time sharing memories and life's experiences with others.
Kent was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Goldsboro for the last 50 years, and was active in the Troubleshooters group and his Sunday school class.
Kent was born May 22, 1933, in Mount Gilead, N.C.
He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he graduated in 1955 with a bachelor's degree in business administration.
After graduating, he worked initially for the North Carolina Department of Revenue in Raleigh, then worked for more than 30 years for General Motors (GMAC), and retired two decades ago.
He had held various positions since that time, including most recently at Walmart in Goldsboro.
He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
For those who wish to pay their respects, the family will receive guests at First Presbyterian Church in Goldsboro Sunday, April 3, at 1 p.m., followed by a memorial service in the chapel at 2 p.m.
A private interment will be held at a later date.
(Pd)
Published in Obituaries on April 1, 2016 1:49 PM