Phillip Ernest Thompson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Phillip Ernest Thompson (Opelika, Alabama), born in Birmingham, Alabama, who passed away on November 14, 2025 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Phillip Ernest Thompson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Malcolm Ernest Thompson and Clara Fuller Thompson; his son Phillip Ernest Thompson Jr.; his grandchildren, Tracy Ray (Craig), Tiffany Thompson Popma (Martin), Tammy Chapman (Kevin) and Terry Boyd (John); and his siblings, Dennis Thompson, Susan Gardner and Dee Prestridge.
He is survived by: his wife Virginia Ann Brown; his grandsons, Brandon Ray, Zachary Popma, Taylor, Tanner, Benjamin, William, Jack Chapman and Logan Boyd; his siblings, Patsy Armstead and Angel Thompson; and his children, Anthony Wilson, Trina Reed, Zan Harrison, Wanda Coley, Marquez "Coop" Cooper and Carolyn Wilson.
You may send flowers, or contributions can be made in his honor to the Bethany House (Compassus Living Foundation).
