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Mr. Larry Reid Thompson, 73, of Chatham, Virginia departed this life on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in Centra Specialty Hospital.
He was born March 18, 1953 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late William and Reva Morrison Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jerald Thompson.
He was a member of Cherrystone Baptist Church, where he served on the Usher Board, Male Chorus and Senior Choir.
He leaves to cherish his memory two sons; Dell O'Ryan Thompson of Fayetteville, NC and Charles Myers (Kira) of Raleigh, NC; four daughters, Britney and Whitney Thompson both of Danville, VA, LaReva Thompson of Georgia and LaTonia Myers of Florida; fifteen grandchildren, a great grandchild, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. from Cherrystone Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney Forrest, Eulogist. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service.
Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Thompson family.
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