Woodrow Wilson Thompson

Lenoir – Woodrow, “Woody” or “Bo-Bo”, Wilson Thompson, Jr., 63, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, June 3, 2015, at Presence Hospital in Champaign, IL.He was born on March 29, 1952, to the late Woodrow Wilson Thompson, Sr. and Virginia Barbee Thompson.His sister, Marie Thompson, preceded him in death, also. He was employed by the McShane Construction Company, as a superintendent, currently working on a housing project in Champaign, IL.He was a “Man’s Man”, a hard worker and was known to enjoy art/design projects, hunting, fishing, archery, and everything outdoors, as well as playing the guitar.He was a good husband, father, grandfather, brother, provider and a great friend to all. Woody is survived by his wife, Diana Prince Thompson; his two daughters, Tera Daylan and Amanda Lee Thompson; one brother, Lawrence “Larry” and wife Jeannette Thompson; one sister, Rhoda and husband, Steve Furrow; six grandchildren- Sean, Dalton, Dylan, Kaylee, Camden, Damon Jr.; several nieces; great nieces and nephews; “Brothers and Sisters” in the kindred way; and many special friends, including Vickie “Lightening” and Mrs. Setzer “BJ”. The service will be held at Skyway Memorial Funeral Home in Palmetto Florida, on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at 11:30 AM.Burial will follow immediately after the service in Skyway Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Skyway Memorial Funeral Home, one hour prior to the service on Saturday, June 13, 2015, from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM. There will be a “Celebration of Woody’s Life” at 1841 Café in downtown Lenoir, NC, (117 Main Street), on June 27, 2015, at 12:00 noon – 3:00 PM.