R. L. "Pete" Thompson
June 10, 1932 - May 3, 2019
R.L. “Pete” Thompson, Jr., of New Kent, VA passed away May 3, 2019. Pete was a Korean War era veteran and was a member of the Fort Campbell, Kentucky rifle team. He was a 50 plus year Masonic Veteran, a Past Master of Mann Page Lodge #157 A.F. & A.M. and Past District Instructor of Work. Pete was a lifetime member of Corinth Baptist Church where he served as Deacon, Treasurer and in numerous committees throughout the years. He also loved spending times hunting and fishing with his friends and family. Pete was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Joy A. Thompson. He is survived by his children and their spouses Robert “Bob” and Donna Thompson, Rhonda and Bobby Boggs; three grandchildren Michael Philip Thompson, Rachel Boggs Hudson and her husband Lyman, and Bobby “Trey” Boggs; one great-granddaughter Brynnleigh Hudson. A celebration of life service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 7th at Corinth Baptist Church, 11650 New Kent Highway, New Kent, VA 23124. The family will receive friends 5-8 PM Monday May 6th at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA 23140 with a Masonic service being held at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Providence Forge Vol. Fire and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 181, Providence Forge, VA. 23140.
R.L. “Pete” Thompson, Jr., of New Kent, VA passed away May 3, 2019. Pete was a Korean War era veteran and was a member of the Fort Campbell, Kentucky rifle team. He was a 50 plus year Masonic Veteran, a Past Master of Mann Page... View Obituary & Service Information