With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gerald Wayne Thompson of Charlotte, Tennessee, born in Knoxville, Tennessee, who passed away on September 13, 2021 at the age of 74. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his father Clifford Thompson; and his brother Derry Thompson. He is survived by : his wife Barbara Thompson of Charlotte, TN; his mother Hazel Cotter Thompson of Knoxville, TN; his daughters, Stephanie Powers (Bill) of Tampa, Ginger Smelcer (Chris) of Knoxville, TN and Amber Bell (Jonathan) of Knoxville, TN; his stepchildren, Cory Sanders (Abby) of Nashville, TN, Mandy Hudson (Zach) of Springfield, TN, Candace Sanders of Reno and Courtney Sanders of Denver, Colorado; his grandchildren, Reed Bell, Leah Smelcer, Ashton Saunders Stone Jordan and Watson Patrick Sanders; and his nephews, Tim Thompson (Rhondae) of Knoxville, TN, Tony Thompson of Knoxville, TN and Ricky Thompson.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Spann Funeral Home & Cremation Services