Obituary

Gene Edward Thompson, Sr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 18, 2021. He was born to the late Mr. Frazier Thompson, Sr. and the late Mrs. Lucille Duncan Thompson of Wilcox County Georgia on December 6, 1947. He was also blessed with a stepmother, Mrs. Cornelia Thompson.

Gene was educated in Wilcox County Schools. He graduated from Excelsior High School in Rochelle, Georgia in 1966. He attended Trident Technical College. Gene was a proud Vietnam War Veteran and served in the United States Marine Corps.

While stationed in Charleston, SC he met Genita Wilson and the two married on December 9, 1972, and from this union they were blessed with a son, Gene ("Treat") and a daughter, Geneene.

Gene worked at WCIV-News Channel 4, ADT Security Systems and retired from Comcast Cable Communications, LLC (Xfinity) after years of dedicated service. Gene enjoyed studying the Bible, fishing, and watching television game shows. He was a loyal friend and touched the lives of many people with his generosity and genuine compassion.

Many heartfelt memories will forever be cherished by his loving and devoted children, Gene E. Thompson, II of Charleston, SC and Geneene N. Thompson of Greenville, SC; sisters, Mrs. Ceola Richey and Mrs. Mary Slaughter of Decatur, Georgia, Mrs. Sandra Lane (Myron) of McDonough Georgia; brothers, Mr. Roland Thompson (Annette) of McDonough, GA, Mr. Melvin Thompson of Cordele, Georgia, Mr. Frazier Thompson, Jr. (Bobbie Jean) and Mr. Carl Thompson (Repondsia Thompson) all of Pitts, Georgia, Mr. Sammy Thompson of Seville, Georgia and Mr. Forrest Thompson of McDonough, Georgia, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Walk-Thru Viewing - Friday, June 25, 2021 - 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Celebration of Life Services: Saturday, June 26, 2021 - 11 AM
Smith-McNeal Funeral Chapel - 2119 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC

Interment: Military Honors - Riverview Memorial Park
3715 Azalea Drive, North Charleston, SC