Douglas Morton "Sammy" Thompson
February 9, 1944 - May 13, 2021
Douglas Morton “Sammy” Thompson, 77, of Axton, Virginia, went home on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at his home. He was born February 9, 1944 in Axton to the late William Henry Thompson, Sr. and Irene Helen Shelton Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William “Buddy” Thompson, Jr. Sammy was known as Silver Fox on the C.B. He had been employed by E. I. DuPont for 40 years. He was a graduate of Brosville High School, and enjoyed hunting, and fishing, football, and racing. He loved fast cars and faster women. He had a music and an art scholarship, and had his own gospel music group. Sammy is survived by daughters, Samantha Joyce Thompson Taylor (Brian), Tamatha Thomas (Robert) and Reba Dawn Thompson (Danny); brothers, Donald Wayne Thompson (Adrian) and James Edward Thompson; grandchildren, Cody Rainyn Crews (Casey), Hannah Noel Taylor, Angel Dawn Crews, Flip Dillion Crews, Faith Nicole Crews, Ariel Carter, and Roberto Thomas; and great-grandchild, River Merlin Thompson. The funeral will be Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Wright Funeral Service Chapel with Minister Tom Blair officiating. Burial will follow at Thompson Family Cemetery, 1380 Thompson Road, Axton, Virginia. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Wright Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.
Douglas Morton “Sammy” Thompson, 77, of Axton, Virginia, went home on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at his home. He was born February 9, 1944 in Axton to the late William Henry Thompson, Sr. and Irene Helen Shelton Thompson. In addition... View Obituary & Service Information