Dr. Marvin Whitaker Thompson, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his home. He was born in Robeson County, NC, on August 20, 1937, to the late Matthew Whitaker Thompson & Dorothy Baldwin Thompson.

He was raised and lived in Whiteville, NC, where he graduated from Hallsboro High School. He attended college at Wake Forest University and attended medical school at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest (later renamed to the Wake Forest University School of Medicine). During his residency, Dr. Thompson volunteered for military service in the United States Army, retiring at the rank of captain.

Upon completion of his military service and medical residency, Dr. Thompson moved to Lumberton, where he practiced pathology at Southeastern Regional Medical Center (now UNC Health Southeastern). During his 40 years of medical practice as a pathologist, Dr. Thompson served on numerous boards, committees, and positions within the hospital system. In his personal life, Dr. Thompson gave generously to numerous charities and scholarships which provided opportunities for those in need.

Dr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Maureen Leggett Thompson of the home; his son, Matthew Hawley Thompson and wife Stacia Hall Thompson of the home; two children, Whit Thompson and Melissa Thompson Sullivan; and his brother, Horace Thompson of Burgaw, NC.

The family will receive visitors on Thursday, January 19, 2023, between 4:00-7:00 PM at the Thompson residence.