In Lieu of Flowers Memorials may be made to
Abundant Life Church
7339 Co Road 24
Eldridge AL 35554
Visitation
Sunday 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Veal Memorial Funeral Home
Guin, AL
Services
Sunday 3:00 PM
Chapel
Veal Memorial Funeral Home
Guin, AL
Elbert Leon Thompson Sr . age 83, lovingly known as Papa, of Guin AL went to be with Jesus on April 25, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at UAB. Born and raised in Sulligent, Alabama, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend, and Christian. He spoke often of his faith, read his Bible every morning with his coffee, and showed love and kindness to those around him. He was a hard working strong man, Navy Veteran, fisherman, avid collector of antiques, and will be extremely missed by those who knew and loved him. He was the rock of the family and always held strong to his beliefs and taught his children the values and morals of being good Christians.
He is survived by his children Robert (Becky) Thompson, Christine Collins, Margie (Joe) Pierce, Joey (Marcy) Morris, daughter in law Kathy Morris, Grandchildren, Matt Morris, Leslie Morris, Jason Morris, Justin Morris, Casey Honeycutt, Josh Thompson, Travis Thompson, Ashley Pierce, Amanda Hollis, and Michael Pierce, Great Grandchildren, Emmy Morris, Lily Honeycutt, Amelia Hollis, Zealand Busby, Jackson Pierce and Elly Pierce.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Anna Cecelia Jerek Thompson, son Leon Thompson Jr., and son Bill Morris, brother Richard Thompson, and a multitude of loved ones.
Elbert Thompson lived an amazing life, was active in his community, and the best Papa to his many grandchildren. He will be remembered through his family and good deeds and will be missed by all.
Services held Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM from the Veal Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Doug Nelson, Bro. Matt Morris and Bro. David Beaty officiating.
Veal Memorial Funeral Home of Guin, AL directing.
