Thursday, December 8, 2011 9:36 am

Charles “Chuck” W. Thompson, age 80, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Charles was born to the late William Votus Thompson & Lizzie Ridings Thompson. He was a veteran, having served in the US Army. Military honors were rendered by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Beatrice Jones Thompson; one son, Ricky Thompson and seven brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Thompson; one step-daughter, Julie Stockman of Rutherfordton; two step-sons, Terry Fowler and wife, Deana of Campobello, SC, Jerry Fowler and wife, Amy of Inman; two sons from his first marriage, David Thompson of Rutherfordton, Jerry Thompson and wife, Debbie of Medina, Ohio; a special grandson, Dakota Stockman; two sisters, Selena Duckert of Greenville, SC, Betty Cobb and husband, Jim of Rutherfordton; two brothers, Foy Thompson and wife, Joyce of Piedmont, SC, Billy Thompson and wife, Christine of Rutherfordton and a special sister-in-law, Ethel Thompson. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial donations are suggested to the Dependent Baptist Church, POB 934, Inman, SC 29349. Harrelson Funeral Home is caring for the Thompson Family.