Charles Jackie Thompson, Sr.

Charles “Jackie” Thompson, Sr., 74, of Frederick County, VA, died Friday, December 19, 2014, at Winchester Medical Center.

Jackie was born in 1940 in Bentonville, VA, the son of the late James E. and Charlotte T. Thompson.  He retired from Rubbermaid Industries after 30 years of service. Jackie was a member of Valley Bible Church.  His passion was riding horses and hunting.  He was a member of the NRA and the American Quarter Horse Association.

Jackie married Gordanna Fletcher on December 9, 1962 in Winchester, VA.

Surviving with his wife is a daughter, Melany Yeatras (Stavro), Winchester, VA; son, Charles “Charlie” Thompson, Jr. (Cindy), Cross Junction, VA; sisters, Jean Arrington, Maryland and Ann King, Rileyville, VA; brothers, Bobby Thompson, Front Royal, VA and Richard Thompson, Bentonville, VA, John Thompson, Rileyville, VA, Phillip Thompson, Rileyville, VA; grandchildren, Jordan Greene, Jared Thompson, Josh Thompson, and Cleo Yeatras.

Jackie was preceded in death by sisters, Ruby Thompson, Helen Lentz, Mary Yates, Alta Miller, Judy Crites and brothers, James and Harry Thompson.

The family will receive friends on Monday, December 22, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 with Pastor Calvin Lowder officiating.  Pallbearers will be Jordan Greene, Josh Thompson, Robbie Fletcher, Richie Fletcher, Matt Riley, Tyler Riley.  Honorary pallbearers will be Jared Thompson, Cleo Yeatras, Scott Funkhouser, Stephanie Funkhouser, JD Lawyer, Jeff Smith, Jerry McDonald, Garland Jenkins, and Robert Morgan.  Interment will be in Shenandoah Memorial Park, Frederick County, VA.

Memorial contributions may be made to Valley Bible Church, 578 Double Church Road, Stephens City, VA 22655