Johnnie K Thompson

Johnnie Kimber Thompson, 86, of Robbins, NC passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024 at FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care; West End, NC. 

Johnnie was born on May 5, 1937 in Mountain Park, Surry County, NC, to the late Benjamin Horton (“Hort”) Thompson and Corabettie “Pearl” Cockerham Thompson. 

Johnnie graduated from Mountain Park High School in 1955 and joined the United States Air Force after graduation. He met his future bride and the love of his life, Ellen “Elaine” Moore of Eagle Springs, while stationed at Myrtle Beach and they were married on July 2, 1960. He was honorably discharged as an Airman First Class in May of 1962. 

Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents, Hort and Pearl Thompson, brothers, Freddie Lee (“Moose”) Thompson and Charles Nolan Thompson. 

He is survived by his wife, Elaine, and sons, Gerald, Craig, Randal (Audrey), & Carl (Candace), grandchildren, Alex (Jesi), Shannon, Avery, & Ella Grace. He is also survived by his brother, Doughton Thompson (Pat) and sister, Doris Wagoner, many nieces, nephews and friends. 

Johnnie spent the majority of his life working in the poultry industry, making life-long friends along the way. He was an avid golfer, making his second hole-in-one in 2023 at the age of 86. He loved raising beef cows on what his family & co-workers lovingly called “The Ponderosa.” He made a positive impact on everyone that he met or worked with, and to the day he died, remained close with his friends and family. Thankfully, he was able to retire at the young age of 63 and enjoyed the next several years traveling with his wife and making priceless memories that he treasured until his death. He tirelessly cared for his wife as they both began to experience serious health issues, never complaining, only loving.

Johnnie was an active member at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in Robbins for almost fifty years. He was involved in every aspect of church ministry throughout the years. He often worked behind the scenes, keeping the church facility in good working order. 

Johnnie’s family called him “Pop” or “Paw Paw” and we will all miss him so very much. We are so thankful that God placed us in his family and look forward to the day that we will be with him again. 

Funeral service will be 2 PM, Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, with Reverend Vic Hill officiating.  Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM, Friday, April 5, 2024 at Kennedy Funeral Home.

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