John Thompson, Sr., son of the late Pearl Thompson, was born on December 7, 1944 in Moncks Corner, SC. On the morning of May 19, 2022, God called John home.

John was a 1963 graduate of Berkeley Training High School. Just three days after graduation, John enlisted in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, he was employed by Berkeley Electric Co-op for 34 years until he retired.

John was a faithful member of Wesley United Methodist Church where he sang on the Male Choir and served on various church boards. He also sang with the Berkeley Community Male Choir. John was a member of Moncks Corner Lodge #323, F.&A.M.

Those left to cherish his memories are: his loving and devoted wife, Sharon Thompson; children, John Thompson Jr., Patricia Washington (Larry), LaToya Brown (Nathaniel), LaToya Bradley, David Bradley and Michael Heyward; grandchildren, Dateka Crawford (Ellis), Diontae Thompson, Jonathan Brown, Peyton Thompson, Jeaphia White, Marquez Bradley, Shanaisha Bradley; great-grandchildren, Bryson Crawford and Payton Thompson; siblings, Apostle Alex Palmer, Jr. (Clayretta), Arthur "Dale" Thompson (Corine), Pastor Jeremiah Palmer (Connie), Leroy Palmer (Beulah), Carrie Wilson, Leala Palmer, Carline Chukwulobe, Shirley Davis (Dennis) and Linda Palmer; mother-in-law, Sarah Krauss; special uncle, Jacob Thompson; special aunt, Phyllis Myers; special cousin, Betty Stevens; sisters-in-law, Lilly Quarterman (Robert), Treecie Lewis (Ronald), Connie Morrison, Aleathia Simmons, Jackie Williams and Evelyn Heyward; brothers-in-law, James Johnson and George Durant; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Viewing will be Sunday, May 22, 2022, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Face masks are required. Celebration of Life Service will be Monday, May 23, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1008 Sugar Hill Drive, Moncks Corner, SC. Interment will be in Old Nazareth Cemetery, Pinopolis, SC.