Wednesday, May 28, 2025 8:59 am

Edward Calton "Eddy" Thompson, II, age 79 of Ellenboro died Friday, May 16, 2025.

Eddy was born August 10, 1945, and was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and the son of the late Edward Calton Thompson and Marguerite Huntley Thompson.

Eddy was raised in the First Baptist Church of Forest City and was a graduate of East Rutherford High School. Eddy was a fixture in downtown Forest City where he worked with his parents at Ron and Eddy's Restaurant which opened in 1945.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Cal Thompson in 2020 and his daughter-in-law, Melissa Thompson.

Survivors include his fiancée, Megan O'Brien, his daughter, Anna Thompson of Forest City, his grandson, Calton Thompson and wife Madison of Forest City, his step-son, Jarred Kern (Marla) of Ellenboro as well as many cousins and friends.

A service from the graveside was held May 23 in the Cool Springs Cemetery and family received friends May 22 at the Padgett and King Mortuary.

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

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.