Mr. William L. Thompson departed this life on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Sovah Health Medical Center.

He was born on October 27, 1940 to the late William and Ella Gloster Thompson. He was married to Catherine Thompson who survives.

William L. Thompson retired from Hunts Point Market in Bronx, New York and relocated to Virginia in 2002.

He worshipped at Camp Grove Baptist church where he was a faithful member till his passing. He served faithfully also in the usher board ministry of the church.

Mr. Thompson was predeceased by his parents, James and Ella Thompson, stepfather, William Gloster, a daughter, Pamela Thompson and one son, Roland Crandell.

He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving wife, Catherine; Two sons, Christopher Crandell of the residence and William Kevin Thompson, Bronx, New York; Three granddaughters, Tiffany, Wydia and Aaliyah; seven great grand children; two aunts, Virginia Thomas and Marie White; brother in law, Bernard Boyd (Hazel) and a host of relatives and friends.

A viewing will be held Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 2:00p.m. - 7 p.m. at the J.L. Dodson and Son Funeral Establishment – Danville Va.

Graveside celebration service for Mr. William L. Thompson will be held on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church 6602 Old Richmond Rd. Danville Va., Rev. Clarence McLaughlin, Pastor, Presiding, Rev. Ernest Barksdale, Co-pastor of Camp Grove Baptist Church Danville Va. , Eulogist.

Family , friends and Active Pallbearers are asked to assemble at the church on the day of the service at 1:45 p.m.

Masks are required at all visitations and services and attendance may be limited. Attendees are asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, VA, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (434) 799-9262. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com – “Our Family Servicing Your Family”