Charles Joseph Thompson

Mr. Charles Joseph “Charlie” Thompson, 75, husband of Libbi Skipper Thompson and a resident of Atlantic, VA, passed away at his residence on Monday, December 19, 2016.

Born March 1, 1941 in Washington, DC, and reared in Rockville, MD, Charlie was a son of the late Warren Lee Whitmer and Jean Johnson Whitmer.  He was an asbestos worker in the insulation industry, and was a member of Local 24 – International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers, in Laurel, MD.  His memberships included the Onancock Lodge #1766, B.P.O.E.; Exmore Moose Lodge #683; and the American Legion.

In addition to his parents, Charlie was predeceased by a son, Christopher Thompson; and a brother, John Whitmer.  Joining his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Libbi, survivors include three sons, Brian Thompson of New Orleans, LA, Steven Thompson and his wife Susie, of Atlantic, VA; and Michael Thompson; his son Christopher’s wife Erica, of Monrovia, MD; six grandchildren, Jessica and Chase Thompson, Lauren and Brooke Thompson, and Lauren and Lindsey Shifflett; a sister, Laurie Whitmer Vie and her husband Edward, of Rockville, MD; two brothers, Jim Whitmer and his wife Terri, of Frederick, MD, and Tim Whitmer and his wife Barbara, of Point of Rocks, MD; his brother John’s wife, Beth, of Rockville, MD; and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Charlie’s Life is being planned for Spring 2017, with specific information shared at that time.

Memorial donations may be made to Riverside Hospice of the Eastern Shore, P.O. Box 616, Onley, VA  23418.

Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home.