Bernard William Thompson Jr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 7, 2026, at the age of 77, Bernard William Thompson Jr. of Covington, Virginia passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bernard William Thompson Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Bernard had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Bernard may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Bernard Sr. Thompson and Dorothy Idelia Thompson; his sister Brenda Thompson Hodge (Irvin) of Winston-Salem; his nieces, Knashawn Hodge Morales (Vladimir) of Lansdale and Knachelle Hodge Favors (Jelani) of Atlanta, Georgia; and his great-niece Paris Eva Favors of Atlanta, Georgia.
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Building Fund of Historic First Baptist Church, 337 South Lexington Avenue, Covington, VA.
