- Date Of Birth: April 11, 1945
- Date Of Death: February 21, 2018
- State: Alabama
Kenneth Dwight “Poppy” Thompson, Sr., 72, died at his home surrounded by his loving family February 21, 2018. He was a member of Hobson Assembly of God Church where he loved his church & the retired from CWEMC with 35 years of service. “Poppy”, (as he was called by so many that loved him), enjoyed turkey hunting, deer hunting, and white perch fishing with his sweetheart, Sybil. He loved trail riding and rode with The Dixie National Trail Ride for over seven years. Poppy loved his dog, Trapper and his horse, Cowboy. He spent alot of time with his three grandsons, teaching them about life. Poppy was a father and grandfather to so many other than his own three children and grandchildren.
Survivors
Wife of 53 Years ~ Sybil Strickland Thompson ~ Chatom, AL
Son
Kenneth Dwight (Sheila) Thompson, JR ~ Leroy, AL
Daughters
Amanda Laine (Hank) Ross ~ Chatom, AL
Carmen Melissa (Jeremy) Reynolds ~ Chatom, AL
Brothers
Jerry (Marjorie) Thompson ~ Bigbee, AL
Dean (Mary Ann) Thompson ~ Laton Hill, AL
Sisters
Elma Heathcoe ~ Semmes, AL
Frances Ledbetter ~ Semmes, AL
Edith Tate ~ Bigbee, AL
Twelve Grandchildren ~ Melissa (Jamie) Agee, Erica (Jeff) Allison,
Hayden (Ashleigh) Waite, Parker (Logan) Thompson, Bailey Brown, Regan Brown, Devin Waite, Trevor (Justine) McKee, Tucker McKee, Sally McKee, Raegan Reynolds, Gabe Reynolds
Three Great Grandchildren ~ Kade Waite, Bentley Agee, Riley Agee
Preceded in Death by:
Parents ~ Ruben & Leona Goldman Thompson
Brothers ~ Leroy Thompson & R.C. Thompson, JR
Sisters ~ Mary Katherine Manning, Sophie Grantham, Sue Coaker,
Doris Beasley, Alberta Beech
He stood tall and strong, he was a large man
A towering presence with strong arms and big hands
His soul belonged to the Lord, and his heart to his family
Some knew him as Kenneth, but most knew him as just Poppy
A husband and father, grandfather, uncle and brother,
A friend to many, and everyone he met knew he was unlike any other
He had a gravely voice with an infectious smile
And everyone knew his family was the greatest source of his pride
His body become weary, and God began calling his name
It was almost time to go, that glorious place where there’s no pain
Full of love and sorrow, his family gathered round
To see him through the gates of Heaven to that angel trumpet sound
As he crossed over to heaven, a place with no sorrow
Jesus took his hand and said “your body is healed, and here there is always a tomorrow.”
We pray for comfort in the days to come
For his family that he so dearly loved
He said don’t be sad for him, he had some mighty fine friends and family waiting on him to come home
And we know he will be waiting on us when we come along.
Written in love by his great niece,
Selina Kirksey
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