Walter Lee Thompson

Mr. Walter Lee Thompson, 88, of Islandton, entered into rest Monday evening, October 12, 2026, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Mrs. Carolyn Dopson Thompson.

Born September 6, 1938, in Dunn, North Carolina, he was a son of the late G.R. Thompson and the late Etta Waltz Thompson. He served our country faithfully in the United Sates Coast Guard. He owned and operated Thompson’s Body Shop in Beaufort before working at Westinghouse in Hampton. He also worked previously for the South Carolina Department of Corrections. He was a member of Adnah United Methodist Church in Islandton and will always be remembered for his love of fishing.

Surviving are: a son, Jimmy Thompson of Islandton; three grandchildren, Steven Wayne Stanley, Teresa Nicole Collis, and Shawn Chrisopther Thompson; and thirteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Rufas Thompson; and a sister, Maxine Chassereau.

Funeral services with military honors will be conducted at 11 o’clock Friday morning, October 16, 2026, Adnah United Methodist Churchyard, 500 Adnah Church Road, Islandton. The Reverend Rick Kelly officiating. The family will receive friends following the funeral service at the cemetery.

ARRANGEMENTS BY: THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, VARNVILLE – HAMPTON CHAPEL, 1074 Yemassee Highway, Varnville, 803.943.5016. Visit the registry online at: www.briceherndon.com.