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Joe Thompson Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 22, 2025, Joe Thompson of Birmingham, Alabama passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Joe shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Joe farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his wife Elizabeth Ann Prestridge Thompson; and his daughter-in-law MaryJo Thompson. He is survived by: his children, Joan Yeager (Charles), Joseph Thompson (Connie), John Thompson and James Thompson (Kristan); his brother Wayne Thompson (Claire); and his sisters-in-law, Sue Mohen and Sarah Draper (Stewart). He is also survived by 23 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren.

A graveside service was held on Tuesday, October 28th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Jefferson Memorial Gardens East (1591 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens



Tue

Oct 28

Graveside service

Jefferson Memorial Gardens East
1591 Gadsden Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35235

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