Danny Wofford Thompson, age 74, of Forest City

Danny Wofford Thompson, age 74, of Forest City, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

Danny was born May 23, 1951 in Rutherford County to the late Wofford Thompson and Betty Painter Thompson.

Most recently he was a Woodworking Instructor at Isothermal Community College. In his earlier days he was a truck driver and also participated in rodeos as a saddle bronc rider and bull rider. Danny was a past member of Morningstar Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Diana Dills Thompson and two brothers, Bill and Terry Thompson.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Lynda Morrow Thompson; sons, James Wofford Thompson of Chesnee, SC and Xavier Owens of Forest City; daughter, Ainjal Jolley (Carl) of Forest City; brothers, Perry and Timmy Thompson and a number of extended family members.

A gathering of family and friends to honor his life was held April 13 at Harrelson Funeral Home.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.