Terry Thompson

Mr. Terry Clay Thompson, age 77 passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 with his family at his side.

The family will receive friends Saturday, February 15th from 1 to 3 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 3 pm with Rev. Jerry McCall and Rev. Benny Creed officiating. Burial will follow at Cabarrus Memorial Gardens.

Terry was born October 17, 1942 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late James Bright Thompson and Lila Mae Starnes Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Thompson and two grandchildren, Jessica and Joshua Threadgill.

In his earlier years, Terry was a sports enthusiast, including coaching baseball and bowling. He was a member of CMC Community Church, and he loved spending time with his family and friends.

Those left to cherish Terry’s memory is his loving wife of 54 years, Vicki Santis Thompson; daughters, Nancy Threadgill and husband ( Kenny), and Cindy Wensil and husband ( Eugene); grandchildren, Sarah McNeal and husband ( Tylor), Caleb Threadgill and wife ( Becca), Delaina and Brooke Threadgill, Allison Brown, and husband ( Jason), Ashlyn White and husband (Nathan), Samantha, Faith, and Daylon Wensil; great-grandchildren, Jase, Leeland, Brailey, Ryder, Blaine, Tori, Amèlie, Luke and Charlotte; sister, Betty Helms and husband (Gary); sister-in-law, Carolyn Thompson; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Memorials may be made to Rett Syndrome Research Trust 67 Under Cliff Road, Trumbull, CT 06611.