"Al" Thompson, Jr., 74 of Blackstock passed away Saturday in MUSC-Columbia-Downtown. He was the son of the late Alvin C. and Josie Mae Bailey Thompson, Sr. He is survived by his wife Zheng Yunjuan Thompson of the home; one daughter, Tammy Dunlap (Michael) of Lewisville, NC; two sons, Alvin C. "Manny" Thompson, III (Cassie) of Richburg and Derek Thompson of Richburg; one brother, Carroll Thompson (Joyce) of Chester; one sister, Pat Johnson (Mickey) of Ft. Mill; four grandchildren, Jessie Ferguson, Havanna Merriman, Evan Merriman, Macy Dunlap; two great-grandchildren, Juliette Gardner and Jameson Gardner.

Mr. Thompson was a Christian and known to be a generous person.  He loved deer hunting, deep sea fishing, eating out with his family and traveling. He had plans to develop a Christian complex and meeting place for all to enjoy. He was the owner of Al Thompson Trucking, Inc. in Richburg.

The family will receive friends 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Thursday October 20th at Pollard Funeral Home. Bishop David Levister will conduct the graveside service, 3:00 p.m. Thursday October 20th at Chester Memorial Gardens.