G. Earl Thompson, age 87, of Lumberton passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 at home, after a long illness, with his wife of fifty eight years, Rena Thompson, at his side. Mr. Thompson was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George E. Thompson, and was born and raised in the Long Branch Community of Robeson County. He was a lifelong member of the Long Branch Baptist Church and served his church faithfully in many capacities. He was a graduate of Orrum High School and later attended North Carolina State University before joining the U.S. Navy in 1942, where he served honorably during World War II in Naval Aviation. After the war, Mr. Thompson returned to Lumberton where he lived for his remaining life employed as a salesman for the Nash Finch Wholesale Co. After retirement, he and his wife enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Canada.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his brother, Robert ??Bobby? Thompson of the home, and by sisters Georgia Holmes of Mullins, SC; Rose Smith of Lake Mary, FL; Sue Jones of Isle of Palms, SC and Carrie Mae Floyd of the home.

Mr. Thompson is survived by wife, Marena ??Rena? Currin Thompson, of the home.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 30 at 2:00 PM at Gardens of Faith Mausoleum, Lumberton, under the direction of Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. with Pastor Jeff Broadwell of Long Branch Baptist Church presiding. Entombment will follow in the Gardens of Faith Mausoleum, Lumberton.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Southeastern Hospice of Lumberton and Ms. Rose Mary Oxendine and her staff: Cheryl, Heather, Carrie, Jackie, Caroline, Betty, Mary, Karen, and Donald for the loving care they provided Mr. Thompson during his final days.

In lieu of flowers, Mr. Thompson requested that donations be made to the charity of the person??s choice.