Gripper Anthony Thompson Jr., died at the age of 62 on Monday, November 27, 2023, after battling with traumatic injuries from a car accident.

Gripper leave behind his cherish memories two sisters; Veronica DeGraff and Leila Thompson, three brothers; Larson Thompson, Kenneth Thompson, and Melvin Thompson; three nieces Tatianna Manchester, Amber Thompson (deceased), and Nande DeGraff; four nephews; Kenneth Thompson Jr., Isaiah Thompson, Jabari DeGraff, and Omari DeGraff; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.

Gripper was a simple living man that loved his damily and friends. He held various jobs, but th eone he was most passioned about was house sitting with the elderly. He later worked at Publix and odd jobs.

Graveside services will be 10:00AM December 09, 2023 at East Grove Cemetery.

On behalf of the staff and management of Strong & Jones Funeral Home, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Gripper Anthony Thompson.