James E. Thompson, 92 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows. Mr. Thompson was born in Floyd County, Virginia to the late Jimmy & Annie Burnette Thompon. He is predeased by his wife Gladys O. Thompson; brothers Quinton Thompson, Laymond Thompson, Raymond Thompson, Elzideen Thompson, John Thompson; sisters; Goldie McAlexander, Beatrice Smith. He is survived by his son & daughter-in-law Alfred & Gaynell Thompson of Hillsville; daughters & sons-in-law Joan Tobler of Laurel Fork, Janet & Randy Roberts of Woodlawn, and Reda & Jimmy Branscome of Laurel Fork; two grandchildren Carl Sowers and Bonnie Sizemore; two great grandchildren Victoria Sowers and Shane Sizemore; two brothers Hoover Thompson of Martinsville, Henry Thompson of Willis; and special niece & nephew Margaret & Roger Swiney of Meadows of Dan.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 1:00 PM at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Elder Tim McGrady officiating. Burial will follow in the Nester Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday night from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Military rites will be conducted at the graveside by Hillsville V.F. W. Post 1115. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.