Obituary of Glenmore Thompson

GLENMORE THOMPSON

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - January 15, 1999 

Glenmore Thompson, 71, a former resident of West Point, died Jan. 14, 1999, at McGuire Veterans Hospital. 

Mr. Thompson was born June 26, 1927, in Southampton County, a son of the late Wray C. and Viola Raiford Thompson. He was a retired salesman and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a Methodist. 

Survivors include three nieces, Raiford T. Black of Charles City, Va., Lee T. Figuroa of Florida and Susan T. Vaught of Maryland; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth H. Thompson of Sandston; two aunts, Maud R. Scott of Franklin and Frankie Thompson of Courtland; and numerous cousins. He was predeceased by two brothers, Melvin R. Thompson and Elton R. Thompson. 

A graveside memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Capron Cemetery with the Rev. Lafayette Wilkins officiating. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge of arrangements. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B9


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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

Glenmore Thompson, 71, a former resident of West Point, died 14 Jan 1999 at McGuire Veterans Hospital. He was born 26 Jun 1927 in Southampton County and was a retired salesman, veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, and a Methodist.

A graveside memorial service was conducted at 11 a.m. 16 Jan 1999 in Capron Cemetery with Rev. Lafayette Wilkins officiating.

––– Transcript –––

Glenmore Thompson, 71, a former resident of West Point, died Jan. 14, 1999, at McGuire Veterans Hospital.

Mr. Thompson was born June 26, 1927, in Southampton County, a son of the late Wray C. and Viola Raiford Thompson. He was a retired salesman and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a Methodist.

Survivors include three nieces, Raiford T. Black of Charles City, Va., Lee T. Figuroa of Florida, and Susan T. Vaught of Maryland; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth H. Thompson of Sandston; two aunts, Maud R. Scott of Franklin and Frankie Thompson of Courtland; and numerous cousins. He was predeceased by two brothers, Melvin R. Thompson and Elton R. Thompson.

A graveside memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Capron Cemetery with the Rev. Lafayette Wilkins officiating. Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, is in charge of arrangements.

––– Vital Statistics –––

|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| Field | Value                                                |
|-------|------------------------------------------------------|
| Name  | Glenmore Thompson                                    |
| Age   | 71                                                   |
| Birth | 26 Jun 1927; Southampton County, VA                  |
| Death | 14 Jan 1999; McGuire Veterans Hospital, Richmond, VA |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                  | Relationship          | Residence                     |
|-----------------------|-----------------------|-------------------------------|
| Glenmore Thompson     | Decedent              | Former resident of West Point |
| Raiford T. Black      | Niece                 | Charles City, VA              |
| Lee T. Figuroa        | Niece                 | Florida                       |
| Susan T. Vaught       | Niece                 | Maryland                      |
| Elizabeth H. Thompson | Sister-in-law         | Sandston, VA                  |
| Maud R. Scott         | Aunt                  | Franklin, VA                  |
| Frankie Thompson      | Aunt                  | Courtland, VA                 |
| Melvin R. Thompson    | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown                       |
| Elton R. Thompson     | Brother (predeceased) | Unknown                       |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
|----------|----------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 15 Jan 1999          |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B9                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Retired salesman
• U.S. Marine Corps veteran
• Methodist

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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