Wednesday, August 28, 2024 9:24 am

Rev. Billy Thompson, age 84, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, August 24, 2024.

Billy was born January 19, 1940 in Rutherford County to the late W.V. Thompson and Elizabeth Ridings Blaylock Thompson.

He pastored several churches for over 50 years, which included New Hope Baptist Church in Gaffney, Riverside Baptist Church in Harris and the Village Chapel in Forest City.

Billy formerly owned and operated Thompson Timber for many years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Christine "Chris" Thompson; siblings, Lillian Hines, Sulena Dickert, Zula Greene, Duran Thompson, Hayward Thompson, R.A. Thompson, Lanier Thompson, Charles Thompson, Donald Thompson; granddaughter-in-law, Monica Gossett and great-great granddaughter, Mills Williams.

Those left to his treasure his memory include his daughter, Anne Thompson Gossett (Jerry); son, Wayne Thompson all of Rutherfordton; brother, Max D. Foy Thompson of Piedmont, SC; sister, Betty Cobb of Rutherfordton; grandchildren, Jeremy Gossett, Tina Gossett Williams (Michael), Travis Thompson (Paula), Troyia Thompson (Joni), Daniel Thompson and Christopher Thompson; eight great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren.

The funeral was held August 27 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Clay Collins and Rev. Buddy Robbins officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Thompson Family Cemetery Fund, 1910 W.V. Thompson Rd., Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

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

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Servaices is serving the family.