RUTHERFORDTON, NC -- Wayne H. Thompson, 74, of Rutherfordton, NC (formerly of Mill Spring, NC) died Wednesday, November 2, 2011 in Hospice House of Rutherford County.Born in Tryon, NC, he was the son of the late Lee O. and Addielee Thompson. He was the widow of Nannie Jo Thompson who died in 1991. Mr. Thompson was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the US Navy. He was a past employee with Landrum Mills, Landrum, SC and later was in the wholesale car business with Hickory Used Cars, Rutherford, NC.Surviving are two brothers James R. Thompson (Imogene) of Annapolis, MD and Phillip Thompson (Judy) of Columbus, NC. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 5, 2011 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, NC.Burial will be in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus, NC.The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2011 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, NC.Memorials may be made to Hospice House of Rutherford County, P. O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.
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