On August 14, 1996, the late Clayton E. Thompson and Joy Thompson welcomed a bouncing baby boy by the name of Clayton Eugene Joshua Thompson affectionally known as “Josh”.

Josh attended St. Lucie County Public Schools graduating in 2015. Josh enjoyed being close to his children, family and friends. Through his love for basketball, he used the opportunity to mentor to the youth around him. Josh had a creative and spiritual mind. Some of his hobbies included going to the gym, spitting rhymes with his friends, poetry and making others laugh. Josh had a vibrant spirit. He will always be remembered by his unique laugh. Neighbors would often say “Your boy is visiting?” because of his infectious laugh. When he was not visiting the neighbors would ask where he was.

Josh knew the importance of God, his children, family and friends. He was taught the way of the Lord from an early age in the home and church. His favorite scripture and prayer was Psalms 23. He would pray this prayer over his children while comforting them when they weren’t feeling well. Joshua is truly loved by many especially his mother, children, siblings, family and friends!

November 30, 2021, Josh Thompson answered the call from his Heavenly Father, completing his assignment here on earth. He was preceded in death by his Father: Clayton E. Thompson, Grandparents: William and Esther Gardner; Aunts: Marjorie Allen, Inez Thompkins, Esther Ball, Estelle Dunn and Patricia Gardner; Uncles: Dan Walker, William Gardner and James Gardner

Left to cherish his memories are his two daughters: Alayna Joy Thompson and Xarah Reign Thompson, Atlanta, GA; Mother: Joy Thompson, Port St. Lucie, FL; Brothers: Rickey Gardner, Fort Pierce, FL, Corey (Mira) Gardner, Bay City, TX and Terrance (Ebony) Gilchrist, Bradenton, FL; Sisters: Ashley Gardner, Vero Beach, FL and Amber (Ken) Gardner, Miami, FL; Aunts: Earlene Bernard, Fort Pierce, FL, Jewel (Jessie) Hough, Atlanta, GA, Ann Chambers, Cocoa, FL and Helen Smith, Macon, GA; Uncles: Earl (Ruth) Gardner and Darryl (Shameka) Thorpes, Fort Pierce, FL; Special Friends: Deviner Mitchell, Marcus Nelson, Lagarrian Robinson, Dennis Dixon, Dion “King” Munnings, Richard Peterson, Crystal & Christian Goodwin, April Evans, Tramaine & Trebarre Hickman, Princess Ashley and Jessie Bryant “Uncle Pop”. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends We love you immensely!

Public visitation for Clayton "Josh" Thompson will take place on Friday, December 17, 2021 from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Stone Brothers Funeral Home in Fort Pierce, FL. Funeral services will convene on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 13th Street Church of God in Fort Pierce, FL beginning at 2:30pm. Burial will immediately follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

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