A funeral service for Clyde Paul Thompson, age 73, of Huntsville, AL, will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Higgins Funeral Home with Pastor Ricky Keith officiating. Burial will follow in Stewart Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Higgins.
Clyde was born on January 7, 1953, in Lincoln County, TN. He was a 1971 graduate of Central High School and worked for many years for Coca-Cola and Pepsi. However, his true calling was always that of a pastor. He preached and pastored several churches over the years, and after he retired, he loved visiting different congregations. Clyde always cherished coming back home to Fayetteville, returning every chance he got to eat at his favorite restaurants and ride the backroads of Lincoln County listening to music. Above all, Clyde loved his family, especially his grandchildren; his youngest grandchild brought him immense comfort in his final days. Clyde passed away on June 11, 2026, at Huntsville Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Jeannie Locker Thompson; sons, Clyde Paul Thompson, Jr. and Robert Thompson; grandchildren, Autumn, Chase, Tyler, Bentley, Emmy, Savannah, Kayla, and Lilly Thompson, and Connor Miles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Roland and Nannie B. Thompson, as well as his adoptive parents, Roy and Ovie Thompson.
Higgins Funeral Home is privileged to offer comfort, care, and support to the family of Clyde Paul Thompson.
