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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