Claude Allen Thompson

Claude Allen Thompson, 75 of Athens, passed away on April 28th, at his home. He was the son of the late Roy and Mary Thompson. He served in the Air Force for 20 years, he was a Crew Chief on B-652 Bombers. He was stationed in Sacramento, California at Mather AFB, Beal AFB and McClellan AFB. He served in the Vietnam war and all over the world. He enjoyed fishing, working on his land, playing guitar and singing country western music. He is preceded in death by his brothers Bud and Wayne Thompson and his son Kevin A. Thompson. He is survived by his wife Betty of 47 years, his daughter Roxane Whitley, his sons, David Thompson, Felix and Kathy Thompson and Harold Thompson. He is also survived by his sisters Earline McKheean, Shelby Knox, Louella Palmer, Kathy and Larry Morrow, Vickie and John Page and Marquetta and Eddie Malone, his brother Johnny and Sheila Thompson. Several nieces and nephews, 13 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and his special furry friend Lucy.

The family will receive friends from 1:30p.m. until 2:30p.m. Sunday at the Athens Chapel of Companion Funeral Home with the graveside service following at 3p.m. in the McMinn Memory Gardens, Veteran's section.

We invite you to send a message of comfort and view the family guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com

Companion Funeral Home of Athens is in charge of arrangements.