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William Thompson

10/21/1955 - 01/10/2026

Obituary For William Thompson

William "Tank" Thompson 70, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Funeral Service will be held 1:00pm Satuday, January 17, 2026 at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 527 E. Thomas Street, Rocky Mount, NC. 27801 with Rev. Dr. James T. Worthy, officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Gethsemane.

Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service at St. James Missionary Baptist Church.

Service will be live streamed at St. James Baptist Church Website.

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Constance and Family. So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. My thoughts, prayers and love goes out to you.

Clementine Jenkins

My deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Thompson. I met Tee at Honeywell about 30 years ago and he's one of the greatest people you could have met. He will be missed.

Elnora Birth

My deepest condolences on the passing of your loved one.

Jacqueline Rogers

Our Prayers and Love are with You. May the Peace of God comfort You ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ Bert and the Harrison Family

Bert Harrison Battle

My Condolences to the family may God give you the strength you need at this time.๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ

Rosetta Cooper

Condolences to the family praying for strength and peace to you all at this time

Estelle Cooper

Constance, Vonzella and family, praying God will provide peace and understanding at this time. Continued strength... hoping the good memories will carry you through.

Cassandra Evans

Sorry or your loss

Brenda Tabron Pollard

Prayers and loving thoughts to the Thompson Family. Cherish precious memories and be comforted in God's care and peace.๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพโค๏ธ Arlinda Macon-Parker and Family

Arlinda Macon-Parker

On behalf of the Farr Family, we offer our condolences with love & prayers to the Thompson Family.

Judy Farr

It is with deep sadness that I extend my deepest condolences to the family of William(affectionately known to me as T) Thompson. We worked together at what is now known as Honeywell. We shared so many memories together for so many years. He was such an incredible person. May his memories live on forever. Blessings to all of his loved ones.

Robin Manley

My Sincere Condolences and Prayers to the Thompson Family. Much Love Marie and Latisha Paige/Family

Marie Paige

My heart hurts for the Thompson family, especially for Aunt Lil. When Ricky and I were teenagers Tank would come by and check on his mother and he always had an encouraging word. Even when he knew we were about to get into something we had no business doing he would encourage us to do what's right in only the way he could without making you feel like he was judging you. He was definitely a good guy. We have lost a true gentleman. Prayers for the family.

Sincerely, The Mercer Family

Russell Mercer

Praying for the family

Mary / Nashae

Extending my sincere condolences to Thompson Family. I will miss him holding the door when walking into GNS, him always having the friendly smile and him calling me lil sis. Heaven has gained a gentle giant. Prayers are extended to the family.

April Johnson & the entire Johnson Family ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

April Johnson

My brother, friend, advisor, ace, soldier. Thanks for all the memories. We truly had a great time together. I will miss you so much.

your brother-in- law!!!! ALONZO BULLOCK

dbulluno312@yahoo.com

Prayers to the family.

Carolyn Pender Chadwick

Condolences to the family

Carrie Hinton

My sincere condolences to Constance and the family. Pray God give you and the family comfort.

LaVerne Hall Haywood

I am heartbroken over the loss of my favorite cousin, whose love and spirit meant more to me than words can say. I will always remember his birthday and my anniversary day October 21. He would often tell me that my wife made the best banana pudding that he had ever eaten I take comfort in knowing that he is now at peace in God's care, and his memory will live on in my heart forever.

Ronald and Mamie Joynerโ€Deanieโ€ โ€˜โ€œDee โ€œ Thompson

My deepest sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time.

Annie Steward

WE, The Rocky Mount Sr. High School Class of "1971" extend OUR Heartfelt Condolences and PRAYERS to Constance (OUR Classmate/Friend) & Daughter, Vonzella and Family! GOD will give You Strength for Every Battle, Wisdom for Every Decision and PEACE that surpasses ALL Understanding! GOD'S Many BLESSINGS! MUCH LOVE from ALL of US!

Katrina Rogers

My Sincere Condolences & PRAYERS for Constance and, Vonzela and Family! "The Steadfast Love of the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end."..... Laminations 3:2 LOVE YOU, FAMILY!

Katrina Rogers

Sorry for your loss, I will always remember William as One of the Good Guys. We worked together at Schagle Locke. Friends for Life.

Lonnie Davis

My condolences to a different set of Thompson's. I was shocked and sadden to hear the news of T's passing I worked w/him several years at Bendix/Honeywell and T always was polite and ALWAYS had a smile, only good memories of him and laughs forever. My prayer is that All Is Well! Sincerely Dexter & Rosalind Thompson

Rosalind G Thompson

Condolences to the Family

Shirley Cooper

My condolences to the family

Twanda Daniel

My condolences to the family

Twanda Daniel

Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐ŸŒน Prayers and Blessings Delores "Dee" Akrong and Family New Jersey

Delores Akrong

My condolences to the Thompson family. You were like my family. You were an amazing young man who loved his family. Take your rest, brother. God needed you more. Praying for the family that God will see you through the difficult days ahead love y'all.

Angela and Mary Mangum

I love you Mr. Tank!! Thank you for always being genuinely a sweet guy! Thank you for picking us up after basketball practice and never asked or accepted gas money. From the Evans family we love you and may you continue to rest in love and peace!

Sharnette Evans

Tank your always been a good guy. May God open his arms out to you.And I know you Loved your family. May God bless use all.

Joseph Drake

My condolences to the Thompson Family. Steve, Donna, and Jamar Ellis

Donna Ellis

My condolence to the family sorry for your loss

Montarro Warren

My condolences and prayers to the family.

Yvonne Cotton

My prayers are with the family.

Bronchie D Hart

If we had answers to all our questions ! We'd know why ! So , Lean not to ur own understanding ! Accept God's Will ! Cuz it will b done !! Love Y'all and I stand in the gap when need be !

Lee Massenberg

My deepest condolences to the family. Sorry to hear about your loss. I pray God continues to give you strength, comfort and peace.

Lisa Battle-Thorne

Sending sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Hold on to those precious memories.

Gregory Cotton

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May God give you strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time

Victor, Angela, Victor Jr. and Kaelyn Ward

Victor and Angela Ward

My sincere condolences to this family. Praying for Peace & Comfort through this storm.

Jo Ann Wilkins

We the Mcknight Family send our condolences and prayers๐Ÿ™ to the Thompson Family Tank as we called him was a nice,quite,smooth young man who always had a smile on his face and always had something good to say to you he was just a gentle giant with a friendly spirt Tank will surely be missed driving down the street and not seeing that green jeep and going to the GNS store and not seeing him walk in it's just going to be different so go on Tank and take your Rest we loved you but God needed you more๐Ÿ’™

Sylvia Mcknight Cherry

My sincere prayers are with the family," Tank "as we all know him by this name always felt like family to us. My mother (Irene) and father (Moses Brown) always thought the world of him, and he will be truly missed.

LAVINIA BROWN LEAK

Rest on my friend.

Jackie Davis

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Hunter-Odom Funeral Services | Rocky Mount, NC

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