Gerald Edwin Thompson Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Gerald Edwin Thompson (Gastonia, North Carolina), whose life came to an end on November 11, 2025 at the age of 76, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald Edwin Thompson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lloyd Edwin and Bernadine Padgett Thompson; and his pet Elsa. He is survived by: his wife Janet Lee Thompson of Gastonia, NC; his children, Erin Thompson (Joel Johnson) of Durham, NC and Ryan; his daughter-in-law Meridith Thompson of Ventura, CA; his sister Lori; his brothers-in-law, Tony McManus of Winston-Salem, NC and Mike Cryer (Linda) of Phoenix, AZ; his grandchildren, Myla, Caleb, Nora Johnson, Joanna Lee and Arthur Edwin Thompson; his niece Nicole Cryer; and his nephew Michael Cryer of Phoenix, AZ..
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The ALS Foundation, 1300 Wilson Blvd., Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22209, http://www.als.org. The family has chosen to send donations to ALS Foundation Donate Now (http://www.als.org) Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to UNC School of Medicine - The Children's Cochlear Implant Center at UNCDonate Now (https://www.med.unc.edu).
