Edwin Lee Thompson

Edwin “Pawpaw” Lee Thompson, 93, of Bear Creek, went to his Heavenly home Tuesday, February 25th, 2025, at SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice House in Pittsboro, surrounded by loved ones.

Edwin was born in Chatham County on February 22nd, 1932, to the late Norman Edward and Mary Frances Lowe Thompson. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Beulah Cole Thompson; his brothers, Dean and Carter Thompson; his sisters, Lois T. Marley, Lucille T. Dixon, and Betty T. Holloway; and his granddaughter, Terri Thompson.

Left to cherish Edwin’s memory are his daughter, Linda Thompson Murrow and her husband, Pat of Bonlee; his sons, Ronnie Thompson and his wife, Debbie of Bear Creek, and Tony W. Thompson; five grandchildren, Rhett, Sabra (Ryan), Dan, Jereme, and Kristin; great grandchildren, Makayla, Madalynn, Hadley, Reagan, Hudson, Brock, and Wynslee; numerous nieces and nephews; and numerous step-children, step-grandchildren, and step-great grandchildren.

Edwin was a lifetime member at Oakley Baptist Church. He loved his church. He was a Christian and loved the Lord. He was a member of the Pauline Powers friendship Sunday school class. Edwin loved reading his bible and doing his daily devotions. He loved people and talking to them. He didn’t know a stranger. He also loved gardening. He loved his family – especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Edwin worked for Dixon Cabinet Shop, Kellwood, and Chatham County School maintenance. Later he worked with Jim Brewer. As he got older, he would sit in his shop and make many bluebird houses.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations sent to SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice House, 100 Roundtree Way, Pittsboro, NC 27312, or Oakley Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2300 Siler City Glendon Rd., Siler City, NC 27344.

Family will be at the home of Ronnie Thompson at 1534 Joe Brown Rd. Bear Creek, NC 27207 or the home of Linda Murrow 1712 Elmer Moore Rd. Siler City, NC 27344.

Celebration of Life services will be held Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, at 3 pm, at Oakley Baptist Church. The family will receive friends and family after the service in the fellowship hall. Services will be officiated by Dr. Jeff Johnson and Pastor Robert Lovette, Sr.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Thompson family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com.