Stephen W. Thompson, 64, of Spartanburg, SC passed away surrounded by family on November
19, 2023 after a long illness.
Stephen was born to William and Patricia (Goss) Thompson on September 22, 1959, in
Washington, D.C., but considered Spartanburg home.
Upon graduating from Spartanburg High School in 1977, Steve enlisted in the U.S. Navy,
serving honorably for 12 years and earning the Navy Expeditionary Medal, Battle “E” (3rd
Award), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2nd Award), Good Conduct Award and Humanitarian
Service Medal. Following military service, Steve was employed by the South Carolina
Department of Corrections where he rose to the rank of Captain.
He was a fan of Stephen King novels; he loved to watch old TV and western movies, and loved
his Raiders football. He was also a great cook, taking on head grilling duties at family
gatherings.
Stephen was predeceased by his father William and his brother Darryl Thompson. He is
survived by his mother Patricia Goss Thompson; his daughters Lana Richardson and Stephanie
Thompson of Detroit, MI; his sisters Anita Thompson of Spartanburg, SC and Valarie Alston-
Gilbert (Bruce) of Beaufort, SC; brothers Anthony (Doris) of Augusta, GA and Derek (Delia)
Magee of Moreno Valley, CA; cousin Marietta Dillard Newman of Lithonia, GA; 6
grandchildren; nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and a host of cousins and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 12:00 noon at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. Burial will be on December 5, 2023 in the M. J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery, Anderson, SC.