Johnnie Wesley Thompson

Coach Johnnie Wesley Thompson, age 79, of Williamson, passed away May 31, 2024.  Coach Thompson grew up in Thomaston, son of the late Warren Thompson and Irene Smith Thompson Fordham. He graduated from R. E. Lee Institute in 1962 and enlisted in the United States Air Force. After being honorably discharged from the military, he worked for the Department of Transportation. Later he attended Columbus College where he earned his bachelor’s degree in education. After deciding to go into administration, he received his master’s and 6-year degree in Education from West Georgia College in Carrollton. Coach Thompson began his career in education as a teacher and coach in the Taylor County School System. Later he was a teacher, coach, then Assistant Principal at his beloved Robert E. Lee Institute. Coach Thompson then became Principal at Jefferson High School then finished his school administration career at Jackson High School.

For many years, Coach Thompson was an active member of Trinity Baptist Church in Thomaston, then Fayetteville First Baptist Church where he faithfully served as Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. More recently, he was a member of First Baptist Church in Barnesville.

 

Coach Thompson enjoyed golfing, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was constantly teaching them new things and helping them memorize Bible verses. He was an avid GA Bulldog fan.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Woodson.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years:  Midge Thompson; sons: Grant Thompson (Candy) of Barnesville and Lang Thompson (Meloni) of Williamson; grandchildren: Aria Morgan (Tyler), Laney Reed (Ben), Brannon Waller, Carlyn Waller, Erin Thompson, Liam Thompson, Duncan Thompson; great-grandchildren: Lilly Morgan, Parker Morgan, Jackson Reed, Cora Belle Lopez, Charlotte Fitts; sister: Vickie Hayes (Cooter); several nieces and nephews.

 

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 2 p.m., in the First Baptist Church of Barnesville. Pastor Jason Teal and Pastor Garth Forster will officiate. A private burial will be held at Southview Cemetery in Thomaston.

 

Friends may visit the family on Monday, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the church. 

Those wishing to make donations in memory of Coach Thompson may do so to the The Gideons International. Moody Daniel Funeral Home