John L. Thompson

Seneca, SC–John Leslie Thompson, 80, husband of Margarita Morales Thompson, passed away on  Saturday, November 25, 2023, at his home in Seneca, SC.

 

A celebration of life will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday, December 20 at the Shore Club at Tega Cay,  Tega Cay, South Carolina.

 

A native of West Palm Beach, Florida, John was the son of the late Julius William Thompson Sr and  Lesie Johnson Thompson. He began working with Southern Bell in 1963 and retired after 39 years of  service from BellSouth as a Senior Engineer. He was also a veteran of the United States Army National  Guard.

 

John loved his family and his country. He had a passion for cars and was an avid fan of the Florida  Gators and the Clemson Tigers. He was most proud of his three grandchildren.

 

In addition to his wife of over 50 years, John is survived by his daughter: Victoria Thompson Sprow and  her husband, Karl Henry Sprow Jr, and grandchildren: Karl Henry Sprow III, Margot Elizabeth Sprow, and  Olivia Victoria Sprow.

 

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his sister: Julia Thompson Converse and  brothers: Julius William Thompson Jr and Robert E. Thompson.

 

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting davenportfuneralhome.com.

 

Davenport Funeral Home is assisting the Thompson Family.