Clayton Thompson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Big Stone Gap, VA Clayton Thompson 75, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Clayton attended Appalachia High School, after school he got a job in the coal mines working for Westmoreland Coal company, He enjoyed watching Nascar, Football and tinkering on lawn mowers. He had a special relationship with his dog Bear. He will be dearly missed by his devoted wife, and children. His spirit will live on through them. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orbin and Alliefaire Thompson, his brothers; Ralph, Ernest,& Douglas Thompson, his sisters; Marcella Ayers, Joann Riley, and Deloris Wells. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Thompson of the home, his beloved children; Amanda Hutchins & husband Wesley of East Stone, Brandon Thompson & Fiancé' Chelsea Murphy of Charlottesville, VA., and Mathew Thompson of the home, his only grandchild, Alex Hutchins, his sisters; Opal Collins, Rubie Taylor and husband Taylor, Kathryn Thompson, & Sandra Thompson, his brothers; Eugene and wife Linda Thompson, Gary and wife Sheila Thompson, other close relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 14. 2021 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. at Holding Funeral Home for the visitation. The graveside service will be held following in Riverview Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. A memorial video has been created for family and friends at: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/B2RJC9QQPFB72MBD An online register is available for the Thompson family at www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding Funeral Home is serving the Thompson family.

Clayton Thompson

July 4, 1946 - August 8, 2021