Gerald Wayne Thompson, age 74, of Charlotte, TN died on September 13, 2021, at his home in Charlotte, TN.
He was born October 24, 1946 in Knoxville, TN. Mr. Thompson was a proud Navy Veteran, he loved spending time with his wife, golfing, and hunting; his friends called him “Captain Wayne” and he enjoyed farming.
Visitation with the family will be held from 1-3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Spann Funeral Home.
Celebration of Life: will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Spann Funeral Home.
Survivors:
Wife of 22 Years:
Barbara Thompson of Charlotte, TN
Mother:
Hazel Cotter Thompson of Knoxville, TN
Daughters:
Stephanie Powers (Bill) of Tampa, Florida
Ginger Smelcer (Chris) of Knoxville, TN
Amber Bell (Jonathan) of Knoxville, TN
Stepson:
Cory Sanders (Abby) of Nashville, TN
Stepdaughters:
Mandy Hudson (Zach) of Springfield, TN
Candace Sanders of Reno, Nevada
Courtney Sanders of Denver, Colorado
Grandchildren:
Reed Bell, Leah Smelcer, Ashton Saunders
Stone Jordan, and soon to be Watson Patrick Sanders
Nephews:
Tim Thompson (Rhonde) of Knoxville, TN
Tony Thompson of Knoxville, TN
Ricky Thompson of Knoxville, TN
Preceded in death by:
Parents: Clifford Thompson
Brother: Derry Thompson
