David Thompson

David Thompson, 62, of Pamplin, Virginia was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, September 18, 2026. David was born on November 17, 1963, to the late Wade Thompson, Sr. and the late Helen Higginbotham Thompson.

Dave was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He loved visiting other churches and serving the Lord. He also enjoyed fishing and hanging out with family and friends. David was a self-employed truck driver for over thirty years. David was also employed by Banker Steel.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by two sisters, Louise Thompson and Doris Thompson.

David leaves to cherish his memory two sons, David and Gary Thompson; three brothers, Wade Thompson (Mary), Wayne Thompson, and Steve Thompson; six sisters, Bernice Perkins (Donald), Leila Sandidge, Willie Thompson, Cora Tabb (Charles), Lisa Francis (Brian), and Helen Reed (James); eight grandchildren, Kayson, Autumn, Karmen, Kayleb, Khilen, Makenlee, Camren, and Brenton; his companion and love of his life, Antonia Robertson, bonus son, Nicholas Jones; special friends, JC, Bill, Rick, and Tracey; along with a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

A celebration of David's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Union Hill Baptist Church in Amherst. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

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Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is serving the family.