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Mr. Elliott Eugene "Gene" Thompson, Sr., 77, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Thompson was born in Savannah, Georgia but lived in Effingham County for a number of years. He retired from the Civil Service as a mechanic, he was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in the Korean Conflict, and was a member of the Savannah Holiness Church of God. He is precceded in death by his mother and father, James and Mamie Thompson; six brothers and four sisters. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Christine Thompson; his children, Eugene Thompson, Jr., JoAnn and Joe Allen, Jimmy and Cheryl Thompson, Deborah and Pete Lewis, Randy and Rhonda Thompson, Glen and Yvette Thompson, Sr., Eric Thompson and Jason Thompson; sister, Deloris Judd; 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and a number of neices and nephews Visitation will be held at Riggs Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 from 5 - 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Savannah Holiness Church of God with interment to follow at Marlow Cemetery. Mr. Thompson will lie in state for 1 hour prior to services. Pallbearers include: Glen Thompson, Jr., Jason Thompson, Robert Shuman, Joel Thompson, Eric Thompson, Ashley Thompson, Mikey Thompson and Trevor Mason. Condolences may be made at Riggsfh.com Riggs Funeral Home Guyton, Georgia

Service:

Thursday, August 14, 2014 11 a.m.

Savannah Holiness Church of God 707 Little Neck Rd, Savannah, GA 31419



Visitation:

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

5 - 7 p.m

Riggs Funeral Home