Bobby Lee Thompson
October 29, 1941 ~ October 20, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
BOBBY LEE THOMPSON
ASHEVILLE – Bobby Lee Thompson, 68, of Asheville, died on October 20, 2010.
He was the son of the late Otis and Moena Thompson. He retired in 2005 from Taylor and Murphy Construction Co. and was a member of Piney Mountain United Methodist Church where he was an active member of the United Methodist Men and a Trustee. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rometta Sams Thompson, a son, Jeffrey and wife Tracy of Suffolk, Virginia, and two granddaughters, Morgan and Makenzie, who were the light of his life. He is also survived by a brother, Jerry and wife, Ann, of Charlotte, NC, and a nephew and two nieces.
Mr. Thompson is survived by the brotherhood of fire fighters of the West Buncombe Fire Department where he has been an active member for 36 years. At the time of his death, he was serving as assistant chief and safety officer.
A service celebrating Mr. Thompson's life will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Piney Mountain United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ron Hartman, Firefighter Angelo Laffitte, Deputy Chief Randy Ratcliff, and Assistant Chief Bill Myers will be officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family will visit with friends on Friday, October 22, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials be made to the West Buncombe Firefighter Fund, PO Box 449, Asheville, NC 28802 or to the Piney Mountain United Methodist Church Trustee Fund, 14 Piney Mountain Church Road, Candler, NC, 28715, to continue the work that Bobby loved.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deepest sympathy from both of us, Bobby will be greatly missed.
I will miss the man whose tolerance for my personality help guide me through times of confussion and doubt. I will miss the man and everything he believed in. Till we meet again.
This world has lost a great man and a great friend. I will always remember the laughs we had together! God bless the Thompson family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Now you are at rest, Bobby. I look forward to seeing you again someday!
Bobby was a great man, a great leader, and a friend to all. What a great sense of humor he had, you could always look forward to a good laugh if Bobby was around. Bobby you will be missed my friend, rest in peace.
Rometta – I am so sorry to hear about Bobby. What a wonderful comfort tho to know that he is strong & healthy again and in the presence of the Lord. That little tilt of his head & unique smile will be long remembered! God bless him for all the service he did for others over the years. You have my deepest sympathy.
Rometta,
I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot tell you how much I will miss him. He was a wonderful man. I will never forget the day he took my kids on a tour of the fire dept. They loved it. I am so glad I took pictures that day. Please let me know if you need anything. LORI
We are sorry for your loss.May God be with you in your time of need. Terry Williams & Wanda
I was so sorry to hear of Bobby passing. I new him through my father Paul Banks that was in the
fire department with him. Bobby was always so very nice and reassuring when he was on a call. He came several times when our family needed the assistance of the
great fire department that my father
loved and I know that Bobby loved. He will certainly be missed in the community and I know in the services of the West Buncombe Fire.
Dept. Please accept my sincere condolences on behave of my mother and our family.
Cathy and Harold Davidson
Dear Rometta, Jeff & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Bobby.
He was one of our favorites and we will never forget his wonderful smile.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sonny & Clay Smith
Asheville, NC
Rometta, I’ve thought of you often since our discussion a year ago and dreaded this day for you. God bless you and your family. You are still in my prayers.
Rometta,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Bobby will be missed by all who’s lives he touched.I am so sorry for your loss.
The Thompson family, We are deeply sadden to her of your loss. Bobby was a TRUE friend and it seems just yesterday he visited me at our Grand opening at our new fire station. he loved the fire service and I know all his brothers in the fire sevice will miss him but never forget the service he give to the people in the West Buncombe Fire District. OUR PRAYERS are with you. David Hughes Chief SPFD
Dear Rometta, my sweet friend of long ago,
I am very sad to hear of your loss, and wish I could be there today for the celebration service. From what I have read, Bobby was deeply loved and touched the lives of countless people. I wish I could have known him beyond high school.
I know that Jesus and so many others who have left us for that distant shore, have already welcomed their good friend Bobby to his new heavenly home. His spirit is now safely home, free from the body that could no longer sustain life here on earth, and will be waiting for his loved ones to join him.
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.You are in our prayers. It is always a comfort to know that Angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved one is resting pain free and safely in the arms of God.
Mrs.Thompson & Jeff-
I am sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of you all. Our loss is Heaven’s gain & Bobby is rejoicing with the angels & will be waiting to greet you again.
My thoughts & prayers are with you.
All my love
Mikki
Mrs Thompson,
I just got back from a mission trip to Florida to diccover that my friend and your husband went to be with his Lord and Savior. I know that God will shower you and Jef with His Grace and Love.