Eddie Blane Thompson Obituary
We announce the death of Eddie Blane Thompson of Meadowview, Virginia, who passed away on September 26, 2026, at the age of 79. Eddie will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eddie Blane Thompson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest John Thompson and Pearl Elsie Boyd Thompson; his daughter Debra Michelle Thompson Edwards; his niece Cheryl Thornsbury; and his siblings, Anna Ruth Deel (Buster), Jean Blankenship (Jay), Sharon Mickey Ratliff (Vern), Dorothy Bowman (Luther) and George Lawrence Thompson.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Lester Thompson of Meadowview, VA; his daughter Melanie Thompson Russell (Paul) of Bristol, VA.; his grandchildren, Caleb Yarber (Alexis), Madeline Blayne Edwards and Mason Lane Edwards; his stepgrandchildren, Jacquelynn Russell, P. J. Russell, Justin Russell and Alex Widener; his great grandchildren, Stetson Yarber, Carson Armstrong and Waylon Armstrong; his son-in-law Toby Edwards of Meadowview, VA; and his sister-in-law Sally Justus of Abingdon, VA.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Life Line Ministries (29255 Ryan Rd, Meadowview, VA 24361). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
