Jim Thompson

James Edward “Jim” Thompson, Jr., 70, of Wilson, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

Funeral, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Wilson Memorial Service, followed by a time of visiting and sharing.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn deKeyzer Thompson; daughters; Laura Bartholomew (Ricky) of Princeton and Jammie Hand of Reidsville; grandchildren; Morgan Boyer, Josh Boyer and Jordan Bartholomew; step-grandchildren, Rick Bartholomew and Harley Bartholomew;  sisters, Martha Moore (Ricky) of Atlantic Beach and Mary Thompson of Wilson; brothers, Joe Thompson of Cary and Jack Thompson of Wilson;  canine companion, Chloe.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Edna Dixon Thompson of Wilson County.

Jim had served in the Air Force, worked in job placement for an industrial work force and was a member of the Old Hickory Gun Club of Rocky Mount.

Memorials are suggested to Alzheimers NC, 9131 Anson Way, Ste 206, Raleigh, NC 27615.