William Loranzy Thompson

Mr. William “Bill” Loranzy Thompson, age 93 passed away at his home, Tuesday, February 13, 2018.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 pm Friday, February 16 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2 pm at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. Randy Wall officiating.

Bill was born May 29, 1924 in Stanly county, a son of the late Marshall Dwight Thompson and Mattie Little Thompson. He was also preceded in death by five siblings.

Bill was proud to be a WWII Army veteran, and he retired from Cannon Mills. He was also a faithful member of Ann Street United Methodist Church. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include his daughter, Kay Wilhelm and husband, Steve of Kannapolis; son, Jerry Thompson and wife, Darlene of Concord; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends.

Memorials may be made to Ann Street UMC, 201 Scenic Drive, NE, Concord, NC 28025, to Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081 or to Patriot Guard Riders, P.O. Box 36202, Fayetteville, NC 28303.