Mr. Robert Lee Thompson

Obituary For Mr. Robert Lee Thompson

Funeral services for Mr. Robert Lee Thompson, 75, of 992 Brent Drive, Orangeburg, will be held 11:00 am, Monday, June 24, 2019 at Andrew Chapel Baptist Church, 3670 Five Chop Road, Orangeburg, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Reverend Donald Greene, Jr. is officiating. Mr. Thompson will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.

Robert Lee Thompson was born on July 27, 1943 in Orangeburg, South Carolina to the late George Thompson, Sr. and Edith H. Thompson. He entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Robert was the second of six children.

Mr. Thompson passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019.

He received his formal education from Andrew Academy, Bowman High School, and Wilkinson High School, where he played football. As a youth, Robert joined Andrew Chapel Baptist Church where he was a faithful member. He was an active member of the Senior Usher Board and delighted in greeting members and guests. His smile, humor, and kind gestures sent a loving, welcoming message.

Robert was a mechanic, skilled worker and an avid gardener. He retired from Decolam Company, formerly known as Champion and U.S. Plywood, where he had been a skilled and devoted worker and supportive co-worker. His previous employments included Pepsi Cola Company, Hartzog Automotive, and Husqvara, where his skills were recognized and valued.

Robert valued family and friendship. He was quiet and humble, yet he kept a warm, captivating smile and shared love, which he understood to be the greatest gift from God. His compassion for his family and friends was genuine.

He was married to Gussie Fersner Thompson, and together they were blessed with three children: Darrell, Hawanya, and Sonya. He was preceded in death by his father, George Thompson, Sr; two brothers: Odrig Felder (Sweetie), and George Thompson, Jr.; and one niece, Alice (Cookie).

He is survived by his three children: Darrell Lamonte Thompson, Hawanya Saran Thompson, and Sonya Regena Thompson; one brother, Willie Ray Thompson of Orangeburg, SC; two sisters: Mary Thompson Reece of Cordova, SC and Patricia Thompson of Staten Island, NY; one son-in-law, Clinton Tyrone Tyler of Orangeburg, SC; one step-brother, Fred Frederick of Orangeburg, SC; one sister-in-law, Vernell Thompson; a very special , devoted friend, Katherine Boyd of Orangeburg, SC; a special cousin, Geneva Baxter of Atlanta, GA; five grandchildren: Tywon, Clinton Tishawn, Kenyetta, Shania and Shadasia; eight great-grandchildren; one niece, Teresa Felder Williams; several great nieces and nephews; and a host of beloved relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Sunday, June 23, 2019 from 12:00 noon - 8:00 pm, with a wake service 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Friends may call at the residence with his daughter, Hawanya Thompson, 992 Brent Drive, Orangeburg or Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.