VFW Post 4262

Our Father, which art in heaven,

Hallowed be thy Name.

Thy Kingdom come.

Thy will be done in earth,

As it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,

As we forgive them that trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

But deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,

The power, and the glory,

For ever and ever.

Amen.

With sincere appreciation, we say thank you for all expressions of

sympathy and the many acts of kindness shown during our time of

bereavement. God Bless you all for the many acts of kindness and

expressions of sympathy in our great loss. It means so much to us.

Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

We are blessed to have family and friends like you.

Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home

2930 Colonial Drive

Columbia, South Carolina 29203

Willie A. Tompkins, Director

(803) 254-2000

bosticktompkinsinc.com

For I am ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them

also that love his appearing.

II Timothy 4: 6-8 (KJV)

Daniel Thompson Jr. was born May 5, 1933, in Jenkinsville, South

Carolina. He was the beloved son of the late Daniel Sr. and Lady Bird

Burrell Thompson. He entered into his heavenly rest on January 29,

2018

Daniel was educated in the public schools of Fairfield

County, after High School he enlisted in the United

States Army, serving honorably for 23 years until his

retirement. During his service, he earned many awards

and commendations: Parachutist Badge; CRWMP;

National Defense Service Medal, Armed Force

Expeditionary Medal, Expert Infantryman Badge; Good

Conduct Medal Clasp, Bronze, 3 Loop; Vietnam Service

Medal; Combat Infantry Badge; Purple Heart 1st Oak

Leaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal, 1st Oak

Leaf Cluster; Vietnam Campaign Medal; Silver Star,

Oversea Bar; Expert Rifle- M-14. After his retirement from the Army, he

was employed at Fort Jackson Base as a civilian worker.

In 2006, Daniel was united in Holy Matrimony to Ethel Hazel

Richardson. He was an active member of Second Nazareth Baptist

Church where he served on the Greeters Ministry until this health

declined.

He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4264, American

Legion Post 215, Purple Hearts 402, and Disabled American Veterans

(DAV). Daniel joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4262 in 1979.

He served this organization in the following positions Canteen Manager,

Activity Chairman, Post Commander, and Trustee. He also held the

position of Chief of Staff for two years for the State of South Carolina

Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Daniel leaves to cherish precious memories, a loving wife, Ethel Hazel

Thompson; his three daughters by marriage: Tia Richardson (Jeffery) of

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jackie Richardson II of Columbia, South

Carolina, and Sepia Edwards of Shoreview, Minnesota; six grandchildren

and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Willie James Thompson

(Lillian) of Chilhowie, Virginia and Mitchell Thompson (Eloise) of Olive

Branch, Mississippi; a very special niece, Juanita Thompson of Kingsport,

Tennessee; three godchildren; as well as other loving relatives and

friends.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Ravanell Thompson (Barbara) and

Jerry Thompson (Dora), a special nephew, Arnold Thompson of

Nashville, Tennessee; and a dear friend, Arthur Miles of Jacksonville,

Florida.

Prelude

Processional ....................................................................................... Clergy and Family

Final Farewell to Our Beloved Daniel ............................ Bostick-Tompkins Staff

Hymn of Praise .......................................................................................... “Every Praise”

Scripture Readings .................................................................... Bishop Eric B. Morris

Old Testament .......................................................................................... Psalm 23

New Testament .................................................................. II Corinthians 5:1-8

Prayer of Comfort ............................................................................. The Lord’s Prayer Patricia Woodberry, Daniel’s Sister-in-law

Presentation .......................................................................... VFW Post 4262 Chaplain

Remarks (two minutes please) ........................................................................... Arthur Miles Lifelong Friend

Juanita Thompson A Very Special Niece

Jerome Woodberry Daniel’s Brother-in-law

Deacon Isaac Moore The Greeters Ministry

Solo ................................................................................ Pastor Johnny Ray Noble, PhD

Words of Comfort ..................................................... Pastor Johnny Ray Noble, PhD

Recessional

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