John Lewis Thompson, 75, of Columbus, GA died Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Muscogee Manor Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, February 9, 2013 at McMullen Funeral Home Chapel 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907 A private interment will be held at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the funeral home.
Mr. Thompson was born September 29, 1937 in Birmingham, AL son of the late John H. and Anita Corthell Thompson. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and worked as a Supervisor for Triple Enterprises.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Thompson.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Carolyn Holder Thompson, sons, Skip Thompson (Jennifer), Steve Thompson all of Columbus, GA, Scott Thompson (Michelle) of LaGrange, GA and David L. Thompson of Illinois, sisters, Kathleen Gurley (Royce), Betty Thompson and Sandy Stubbs (Vance) all of Birmingham, AL, grandchildren, Brannon and Cole Thompson, and Zack and Zoe Thompson.
Flowers will be accepted but those so desiring may make memorial contributions to Columbus Hospice 7020 Moon Rd. Columbus, GA 31909 www.columbushospice.com or to the Valley Rescue Mission.