Bruce Milton Thompson, Jr.

Born August 04, 1948

Son of Bruce and Mariah Thompson

Bruce attended East Carolina University; graduated from Campbell University with a Degree in Business Administration and a Teaching Degree; he received his Master's Degree in Administration and Supervision from The University of NC, Pembroke.

Bruce taught with Fairmont City Schools for eleven years. He was Driver's Education Instructor, coached football, basketball and was Head Coach of the baseball team. Devoted to his players, students and fellow coaches, he was named Coach of the Year twice while at Fairmont High School.

Bruce worked with General business Service of Rockville, MD, and Tax Consultant of Basic and Advanced Certification through the University of Maryland.

He worked with NC Probation and Parole Department for 25 years, stationed in Pembroke, NC, with an Advanced Criminal Justice Certification. Thirteen of those years Bruce served as Probation and Parole Officer, and the last twelve years he worked as an Intensive Case Officer (Law Enforcement Division). He wrote and developed Policies and Procedures for the Warrantless Search and Absconder Team, which raided drug houses and apprehended absconders, and was leader of that team until his retirement.

He taught eight years at The University of NC, Pembroke, in the Criminal Justice Department, and was the Director of the Senior's Criminal Justice Internship Program for four years.

Bruce held numerous positions in Fairmont First Baptist Church, including Chairman of Deacons.

He was awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine which is the highest civilian honor awarded by the State of North Carolina for meritorious service.

He is a third-degree Master Mason and member of the Fairmont Lodge #528.

Wife: Rhonda Strickland Thompson; son, David Thompson (Crystal), daughter, Leslie T. Heasley; four grandchildren: Bryce Thompson, Chase Thompson, Austin Heasley, and Alexandria Heasley. Brother, James Thompson and sister Linda T. Branch (Steve) of Clinton, NC. Numerous nieces and nephews.