William Guy Thompson

William Guy Thompson, Jr., 90, of Carlton, died on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.

Guy was born in Elberton on February 24, 1930 to the late William Guy Thompson, Sr. and Ellie Lee Webb Thompson. He served his country in the United States Air Force as a Military Police Officer and was a member of Carlton Baptist Church. He loved talking to people and making a connection with folks through conversation, especially through genealogy and telling stories.

Along with his parents, Guy was preceded in death by two grandsons, Michael Smith and John Thompson.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Audrey Harrison Thompson; four children: Donna Lynn Smith of Comer; William Keith (Sheila) Thompson of Carlton; Jon Kevin (Judy) Thompson of Eatonton; and Kenneth Guy (Lisa) Thompson of Lavonia; one sister, Jean Thompson Norris of Commerce; ten grandchildren: Crystie (David) Lee, Gina Thompson (Bobby) Cope, David (Vanessa) Thompson, Becky (Mitchell) Pittman, Sarah (Caley) Langenwalter, Jeffrey (Leah) Thompson, Brady Thompson, and Cody Thompson; ten great-grandchildren; and many other beloved family members.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 28, at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Dewy Rose at 1:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at the graveside from 12:30 until service time.

Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com