Gerald Wayne Thompson

October 24, 1946 - September 13, 2021

Gerald Wayne Thompson Age: 74 Of: Charlotte, TN Died: September 13, 2021, at his home in Charlotte, TN. He was born October 24, 1946 in Knoxville, TN. Mr. Thompson was a proud Navy Veteran, he loved spending time with his wife, golfing, and hunting; his friends called him “Captain Wayne” and he enjoyed farming. Visitation: with the family will be held from 1-3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Spann Funeral Home. Celebration of Life: will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Spann Funeral Home. Survivors: Wife of 22 Years: Barbara Thompson of Charlotte, TN Mother: Hazel Cotter Thompson of Knoxville, TN Daughters: Stephanie Powers (Bill) of Tampa, Florida Ginger Smelcer (Chris) of Knoxville, TN Amber Bell (Jonathan) of Knoxville, TN Stepson: Cory Sanders (Abby) of Nashville, TN Stepdaughters: Mandy Hudson (Zach) of Springfield, TN Candace Sanders of Reno, Nevada Courtney Sanders of Denver, Colorado Grandchildren: Reed Bell, Leah Smelcer, Ashton Saunders Stone Jordan, and soon to be Watson Patrick Sanders Nephews: Tim Thompson (Rhondae) of Knoxville, TN Tony Thompson of Knoxville, TN Ricky Thompson of Knoxville, TN Preceded in death by: Parents: Clifford Thompson Brother: Derry Thompson