Charles “Doc” Thompson

The funeral for Charles William “Doc” Thompson, 89, of Athens is 4 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at First Presbyterian Church of Athens with the Rev. Michael Bush, the Rev. David Palmer and the Rev. Jaina Anderson officiating, and McConnell Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Athens City Cemetery.

Visitation is 1-4 p.m. Thursday at the church.

Mr. Thompson, who died Monday, July 6, 2015, was born July 16, 1925, in Athens to James Roger Thompson and Clara V. Moyers Thompson. He graduated from Athens High School. He attended Limestone Church that was built by his grandfather, James Roger Thompson.

Doc was a member of First Presbyterian Church for 80 years, and served his church as a deacon, elder and trustee. His mission in life was to love his Lord, his family, friends and country.

Mr. Thompson served his country during World War II in China as a member of the United States Navy. He went to Washington, D.C., on the Honor Flight in 2011. He was a member of the Athens Lions Club and volunteered for Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Thompson was the owner of Thompson Landscaping.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Judy Burleson Thompson; his sisters, Clarita Young and husband Arnold and Grace Glaze and husband Crutcher; and brother, James Thompson and wife Ann.

Survivors include two daughters, Kay Barnes and husband Jack, and Janet Poole and husband Ronnie, all of Athens; four grandchildren, Jamie Poole, Sarah Poole, Justin Barnes and Luke Barnes; great grandson, Lakin Barnes; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

Pallbearers will be Justin Barnes, Luke Barnes, Jamie Poole, Dick Smith, Bill Anderson, Billy Hargrove, Larry Kennum and Neal Flum.

Honorary pallbearers are the First Presbyterian Church fellowship Sunday school class.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Limestone Church c/o of Robert Evans, 14919 Reid Road, Athens, AL 35611.