Ryan J’Melle “Pete” Thompson age 43 of 1808 Stoney Point Road, Shelby, North Carolina transitioned Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Atrium Health-Kings Mountain.
He was born in Cleveland County, North Carolina on October 11, 1978 to Libby Ross Foster and the late James Ray Foster.
Ryan graduated from Burns High School, class of 1996. He worked One on One with clients. He was one of the happiest people you would ever want to meet. He was known by many as Pete, Cowboy, PT and his favorite saying was “SO”.
Funeral Service will be Monday, February 7, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. in White’s Family Chapel with burial to follow in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service. There will be a public walk through on Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 4:30 until 6:30 P.M.
Survivors are one daughter, Ryauna Hector of Gastonia, NC; three sons, Rayshaun McDowell, Ryan Thompson, Jr., Braxton Thompson all of Kingstown, NC; his mother Libby Foster of Cherryville, NC; one brother, Brannigan Thompson (Angie) of Roswell, GA; three sisters, Libbrattle Twitty (Rodney) of Shelby, NC; Yolanda McDougal (Orlando) of Fayetteville, NC; LaRubia Thompson of Shelby, NC
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Ebony & White’s Funeral Service is serving the Thompson family
Pete You will truly be missed and praying for the family. Odoms family
To the family may God be with you during this difficult time, "RIP Pete" The Mintz & Cunningham Families
Resst in Power "Cowboy Pete 🤠 ", from all of the Jefferies Family
Rest in Power "Cowboy Pete 🤠 ", from all of the Jefferies family
My deepest condolences to the family! Pete was one of a kind. He never met a stranger. He's been a part of my family since he was in high school. He would always call or come by to check us even during the the midst of his declining health. He will be dearly missed and we shall never forget him. He will live on in our hearts and the memories that we will share. God blessed you all. May he provide you peace and comfort. Deborah Williamson Hopper & the Ross/Maddox/Thompson/Hopper families
Extending heartfelt sympathy to Libby & Pete's siblings & family. He was a good guy & left us with some great memories & laughs. He will truly be missed. Stay strong for one another. Love you all. Elder Fleisha Brewton
RIP Pete I will truly miss you, I will miss your smile and the twisted hat you always wear,Love You Cuz!!🙏 Roberta Foster
To the Thompson/foster family Always remember God is with you through these difficult times love always from the Williams family..
To the Thompson/Foster Family from PASTOR MARJORIE S. BENSON &THE WORD OF FAITH CHURCH FAMILY. We send our sincere condolence an heartfelt prayers to your family. May the God of Abraham, Isaac, an Jacob continue to be with you all through this time of transition.
Sorry for your loss and I send my deepest condolences to you and your family. God bless you and your family.
Ryan Webber
Hey cousin it's me Tina boo lol, only my Waco ppl call me that.. Man I was just thinking about that morning you called and said get u I'm bout to pull up at your crib.. That was your first time meeting my baby girl.. All we did was laugh and talk junk all morning about how we use to have fun coming up around the circle... You can now sleep peacefully.. I love you and I'll see you again.. I can hear you now talking bout "So" lol😇❤️
May God's continued Love, give comfort and peace to the family.My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Love you all. Linette Dawkins
Man this is Pooh Pooh (Dee Roze ) man I learned so much coming up under y'all!! You taught us young guys how to be tough!! You let us know that when we leave Waco people are not gonna be so nice. I remember seeing you hoop and thinking 🤔 I'm gonna jump like Pete🙂 you definitely was one of the most athletic people I've ever known!! I appreciate your respect ✊🏾 and kind words every time you seen me telling me to never give up!! I'll continue to install that in all of the youth bro because you and Scottie them sure help us believe!! Thanks For being you love you man RIP 🤦🏽♂️❤️🙏🏽
Rest easy my friend. You were always a good friend and always had the last word..."So" to say. Prayers for the family during this difficult time.
Pete you will truly be missed you always found a way to make others laugh we will cherish those memories. To the family and friends you are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🏾 Nicole Briscoe and Family
Pete you will truly be missed by so many lives you touched RIP.. To the family and friends you are in our thoughts and prayers. 🙏🏾
Pete you will truly be missed you always found a way to make others laugh we will cherish those memories. To the family and friends you are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🏾
Rip my friend remember all the times we pitched horse shoes and told lies you was always a good man you are truly gonna be misses
You will truly be missed (Cowboy) you just was at my house for two night a few months ago . We talked ,laughed then I got on you ,you cried and was like Tanisha i don't wanna hear all that I hear it everywhere I go ., he said but you right . Then he talked junk and cussed me out and we laughed some more .Pete was just Pete and no one could change that He loves hard being sick turned him mean in some ways but to know him was to love him .I love you Pete gone but you will never be forgotten .
You will truly be missed (Cowboy) you just was at my house for two night a few months ago . We talked ,laughed then I got on you ,you cried and was like Tanisha i don't wanna hear all that I hear it everywhere I go ., he said but you right . Then he talked junk and cussed me out and we laughed some more .Pete was just Pete and no one could change that He loves hard being sick turned him mean in some ways but to know him was to love him .I love you Pete gone but you will never be forgotten .
My condolences and prayers go out to the family. May God continue to cover you during this time. Leshia Watkins
My Condolences,and prayers to the family. Pete will be missed. He was such a fun loving guy. Joan Kee
Condolences and Prayers to all the Family and Friends. Evg. Libby Foster We are praying much for you during this time of sorrow. From: Bishop Sharon Martin and Family- Kingstown, NC 28150
You will Truly be Missed My Friend R.I.P 😔 May God Continue to be with You All at this Time of Need!🙏🏾 My Thoughts & Prayers Goes Out! God Bless. Kenneth R. Martin Jr & Family
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