Mr. Abraham Thompson, Sr., 65, of Blackshear entered into eternal rest suddenly on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Memorial Satilla Health  in Waycross, GA.
Born in Blackshear, GA on November 29, 1952, he was the youngest of 11 children born to Lonnie Thompson, Sr. and Susie Washington Thompson. He was affectionately known as Lee to his family.
He was a 1970 graduate of Blackshear High School and a 1974 graduate of Albany State College (now university) in Albany, Ga, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science. While at ASC, he was active in Albany State Theatre group where he displayed his acting talent in several theatrical productions.  After graduating from college, he joined the U.S. Navy, where he was deployed on several missions as a radioman aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Saratoga for much of his time in the Navy. After his honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy in 1978, he attended Valdosta State College (now university) and began employment with the CSX Transportation in Waycross as a switchman. In later years, he worked as an Engineer with the railroad. He retired in 2012 after 34 years of distinguished service.
He was a faithful and hardworking member of Scott Chapel United Methodist Church in Blackshear where he would willingly do any task he was asked to do. He also served as Administrative Board Chairperson for several years. He thoroughly enjoyed and loved his Church and its members.
A very community oriented person, he served on the Community Christmas program committee, and after his retirement, he volunteered with Cemetery Cleanup Committee and other community organizations.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Susie Washington Thompson, his sisters Martha Thompson and Rebecca Bray, and his brother Eddie Thompson.
He was a very friendly, outgoing, talkative, and charismatic person who left a lasting and profound impact on his survivors. He is survived by his wife, Peggy, children, Cicely, Abraham Jr., Rebecca, and Susie Amanda Thompson. His surviving sisters include Alberta Thompson of Patterson, Ga, Mattie Daniels (Charles) of Blackshear, GA, Bobbie Wing (John) of East Point, GA, and Dollie Clayton (James) of Fort Washington, MD. His surviving brothers include Lonnie Thompson, Jr. of Norfolk, VA, Albert Thompson of Blackshear, GA, William Thompson of Detroit, MI, and a nephew who was more like a brother, Harvey Gates (Carletha) of Bowie, MD. He is also survived by Aunt Ida, Uncle Romeo, cousin Albert Payne Jr. (Nathalie), and other nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 25th   from 5- 7 p.m. at the funeral home, 505 Ware Street, Blackshear.

Homegoing services will be held Saturday, May 26 at 12 p.m. at Scott Chapel United Methodist Church, 423 Hwy Ave, Blackshear, Rev. Brenda S. Johnson, pastor.  Rev. Donald Mathis will bring Words of Comfort.

The cortege will assemble at 11:15 at 3613 Cason Rd., Blackshear.
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Memorialization will be by Cremation.

Final and most sacred arrangements are entrusted to the professional care of Rainge Memorial Chapel, Inc.