James William Thompson

james thompson

December 8, 1959 ~ April 1, 2012


Resided in: Asheville, NC

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James "Jim" William Thompson, 52, of Asheville, died on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at J.F. Keever Hospice Solace Center. Mr. Thompson was born in Henderson County to Lafayette and Mary Sparks Thompson of Asheville. He was a 17 year employee of Piedmont and US Airways and also worked for the State of NC as a Case Manager. He was a former Probation Officer for different counties in NC; a big Gamecock fan, and adored his dog, Max. Mr. Thompson was a member of Groce United Methodist Church. Other than his parents, he is survived by a brother, Keith Thompson and his wife, Linda, of Gulf Breeze, FL and nephew, Alex Thompson. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home, Tunnel Road, with Rev. Gerald Davis and Rev. Sara Wilcox officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are asked to be made to Care Partners Hospice, P.O. Box 5779, Asheville, NC, 28813.

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  2. I was deeply saddened to see that Jimmy has left us so soon. I have fond memories of sharing our youthful days together with him, Keith and the neighborhood kids. Snow days were particularly fun- remembering the big igloo we made out of snow on the then empty lot between your house and ours! Your family is in our prayers. Take care.
    Love, Elaine

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  3. I would like to offer my condolences to Mary Sparks Thompson and Lafayette Thompson upon the death of their son, Jimmy Thompson. I have known Mary since I was a teenager, as she and I graduated from Rutherfordton-Spindale Central High School in 1952. Mary and Lafayette have been very good to attend almost all of our quarterly luncheons of the Class of 1952 since we started them in March of 2008. I always enjoy sharing stories and jokes with them a thse lunheons.

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  4. Dear Lafayette and Mary Thompson I just want to let you know that Jimmy met so much to me and our family! I loved him from the first time we flew together at USAir. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. He will be so missed!
    Love Always,
    Debbie & Charlie Baker

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  5. Mary and Lafayette our prayers go out to you on the death of your son. We wish you well and hope to see you soon. Shirley & Joe Robertson

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  6. I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I truly enjoyed working with him at USAir and we had many fun trips together. He later worked with my next door neighbor here in Charlotte and she was thrilled to have him on her staff. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  7. Your smile was always there – so comforting to all. Your smile is forever in my heart – Thank you for giving me this. I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to know you and to see how and what a caring person truly is. You will be missed but you will always be with us. Lori O.

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  8. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson,
    I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. My heart is breaking for you and your family. Jim loved you very, very much. You raised such a wonderful young man – Thank you for that. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers daily just as Jim has been.He will be missed.

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  9. I will always remember Jim’s smile and laughter. I was honored to have worked with him in 1985 in Charlotte. He was in my Piedmont Airline passenger service agent class during the summer of 1985. He will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to the family. He is flying above us with smiles!

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  10. Keith, our family has your family in our prayers. We know your brother will be relieved of pain and have eternal life.

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  11. Jim was a beam of sunshine, and full of laughter and funny stories! If he was on the trip, I knew it would be fun! (UsAirways) I’d like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the Thompson family. Jim spoke of you so often!

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  12. Jim and I worked together in Raleigh at ISC. He was wonderful and mischievous and I loved him for it. I just found out of his passing. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  13. Jim was one of the finest people that I’ve ever met. We worked together at piedmont airlines and Usairways. He’s flying with the angels now. I miss you buddy…

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  14. Jim was one of the finest people that I’ve ever met. We worked together at piedmont airlines and Usairways. He’s flying with the angels now. I miss you buddy…

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