William Webb Thompson
April 15, 1925 ~ July 17, 2014
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
William (Bill) Webb Thompson, 89, ascended to heaven on July 17, 2014.
Preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 56 years, Dora "Dodie" Mae Walker Thompson., parents Maurice and Minnie Thompson, great-granddaughter Gabriella Ledford and son-in-law, David Vance Ledford.
Born in Portland, Oregon he moved to Candler at an early age. In his youth he enjoyed exploring the mountains of WNC. He met Dodie on a blind date while she was nursing at the VA Medical Center in Oteen. He served his country as a Marine and then attended NC State University. He drove a tour bus for Smokey Mountain tours and worked as a salesman for various enterprises. After retiring he drove for a limo service chauffeuring many dignitaries and movie stars such as Henry Kissinger, Prince Charles, Reba, Wynnona Judd, George Carlin and many others.
Bill was an extremely intelligent man, with strong family values, great compassion for people and very articulate.
Surviving are three daughters, Nancy Lynn Ledford, Becky McDevitt (Randy), and Patti Farmer (Terry); grandchildren, Heather Miraflor, Kristin Aycock, Aaron Farmer, Brandon Ledford and Otis Dewayne Pearson; four great-grandchildren; special niece, Sharon Glatz, as well as many wonderful neighbors.
Fishing was his favorite sport and in recent years enjoyed sharing fishing tales. He was an avid reader, always saving articles, "highlighted in pink" that he thought would be helpful to family and friends.
Memorial services will be held at 4:00 pm on Thursday, July 24th at Montmorenci United Methodist Church in Candler followed by visitation. Interment will be private.
Becky, Patti, Nancy and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We have enjoyed 41 years as neighbors and many driveway conversations. We will miss him.
Joe and Gaye Blankenship
I’m so sorry that your Dad has passed, Nancy, Becky, and Patti. I believe that my parents, Jane & Chris Luther were really good friends of your Grandparents…Maurice and Minnie Thompson. I did not know your Dad, but hear that he was a big fisherman, because Maurice and my Dad, Chris fished as often as possible! Your Dad has a grin just like his Dad, so I know you loved him and will miss him. I am the 82 yr.old daughter of Jane and Chris Luther and can truly say you all came from good stock! My condolences. Jane Anne Luther
Hey Becky. I am so sorry about your dad. I remember him being a kind, soft spoken man and was always nice to me when he came to the office. I know you and your sisters miss him. He shares heaven with your mom now, together again. You and your family are in my prayers. See you soon. God bless.
Best of neighbors and good friend!
I just discovered this obit and am so glad to have found it Belated condolences to Nancy, Becky, Pattie and their families. My first memories of Bill were when he was in his early teens. Best regards from his first cousin.