Vernon Thompson

Vernon Eugene Thompson, 78, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at his home.

Vernon was born May 20, 1943 in Stanly County, North Carolina.
He was also preceded in death by mother-in-law, Wilma Whitley Efird and father-in-law, Lewis Alonzo Efird.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service will be on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel officiated by Chip Alsobrooks. A private burial will be held at a later date at Salisbury National Cemetery.

Survivors include wife, Sharon Efird Thompson of the home, daughter, Lori Thompson Booth (James) of Albemarle, NC, grandchildren, Jason Smith, Christopher Kiker, and Jeremy Kiker, and close friends and neighbors, Billy and Tabitha Huneycutt.

Vernon was married  to the love of his life, Sharon for 57 years. He served in Army and Army Reserves for 11 years obtaining the rank of Sergeant. He also loved traveling the open road as a truck driver. Vernon was a simple man and family was everything to him.

Memorials may be made to Tunnel for Towers Foundation, https://t2t.org/ .

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Thompson family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com