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Mr. Howard Thompson

April 6, 1944 — November 7, 2024

Greenville, SC

Mr. Howard Thompson, Jr. 80, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at his residence. Born in Baton Rogue, Louisiana, he was a son of the late Howard Sr. and Mae Frances Westfield Thompson.

Surviving: eight daughters, Colletta Thompson (Bobby Freeman) of the home, Lisa Bailey of Laurens, SC, Vinisha (Harold) Sloan, Tina Sitton, Shaquita “Joy” Thompson, Betty Adam, Andrea Thompson and Lindashell Thompson all of Greenville, SC; two sons, Howard Thompson, II of Anderson, SC; and Robert Thompson, of Greenville, SC; three sisters, Maxine (Jimmy) Dogan, Deffernatta Thompson and Barbara Golikely all of Greenville, SC; one brother, Waco Thompson of Greenville, SC; twenty-eight grandchildren; forty-six great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services: Sunday, November 17, 2024, 1:00pm, at Watkins Garrett & Woods Mortuary, with interment private.


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