Obituary of Edward D. Thompson ~ 2002
Transcribed by Joan S Dunn
Source: The News & Observer Aug 23 2002
ORIENTAL - Edward D. Thompson, 77, died Thursday at Craven Regional Medical
Center. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Oriental. Mr. Thompson
was a veteran of World War II, where he served with the Navy medical corps
at Omaha Beach, Okinawa and the North China Campaign. He also was an
artillery officer in the National Guard. He graduated from Atlantic
Christian College in Wilson and received his masters degree in school
administration from East Carolina University. He spent 38 years educating
young people. He had served as principal at Oriental Elementary School,
Stonewall Elementary School and Fred A. Anderson Elementary School. He
also served eight years with the Pamlico County Board of Education.
In addition, he was on the first board of directors of Minnesott Golf and
Country Club.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betsy in 1990.
He is survived by two daughters, Cheryl E. Thompson of Fairfax, VA, Susan
T. Maier and her husband Commander, David Maier of California, MD; two
grandsons, Zachary D. Maier and Andrew R. Maier; numerous nieces and
nephews.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of Oriental
with Rev. Murray Ethridge officiating.
Burial will follow in Oriental Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Bryant Funeral Home 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday
and other times at the home.
Contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Oriental, P.O. Box
313, Oriental, NC 28571 or Hospice of Pamlico, P.O. Box 959, Bayboro, NC
28515.
Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home, Alliance.
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