Robert Scott Thompson
February 17, 1932 ~ January 24, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Robert Scott Thompson, 79, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at the John F. Keever Solace Center.
Robert was born in the family home on Victoria Place, Asheville, the son of the late Vance Lionel Stevenson Thompson and Nellie McCoy Thompson. He attended Newton School, David Millard, and Lee H. Edwards High School. He was preceded in death by a sister, Henrietta Jenkins and by his wife of 50 years, LowEldner Thompson.
Robert served in the Air Force from 1951 to 1955, and with the NC National Guard for three years.
He served with the City of Asheville Fire Department for many years.
He is survived by special friends George Hunnicutt, W. Grace (Smokie) Jones, and Betty Hall; brother-in-law James L. Moss and wife Martha Jean, and their children, David Moss and Jamie Ford.
Robert will be buried beside his beloved wife at Riverside Cemetery following a graveside service at 2:00 pm Thursday. The Rev. Jerry Young will officiate.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
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To the Thompson Family,
Please accept the condolences and prayers of the AFD family in your time of grief and loss. Bob will be missed.
M. E. Knisely
Division Chief
Asheville Fire department
Bob was a awesome man. I had the privilege of working with him at the fire department. He helped me learn alot about the fire service. He worked with my father for many years. I was honored to call him my friend. He will be missed. I know he is with Jesus and is very happened
Bob and Lou were great godparents to my son Will Coin. I’ll always appreciate them and will miss them.
I worked many years with Bob at the Asheville Fire Marshal’s Office. He taught me a lot and was a great mentor and friend. He was a true gentleman and served this city with pride and honor. I sure will miss him.
What a great man. I had the honor of working with and around Bob while employed with the Ambulance Service in 1973/74. My dad, Pat also worked with Bob at the Fire Department and held him in high regard. Bob was a joy to be with and always a true gentleman and professional.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family:
I enjoyed working with Bob many years at the AFD. It was an honor just knowing him…
David Bryson
Bob was a fine man and I enjoyed working with him. He will be missed.