Charles Edwin Thompson

Charles Edwin Thompson, age 93, of Edgewater Florida, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, surrounded by family.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and one son, Samuel Richard Thompson.

Charles was born on June 19, 1931, to James Leon and Sarah Cooper Thompson of Swainsboro, Georgia.  He grew up on the farm plowing fields with a mule.  From that came a growing love of horses and eventually a love of riding quarter horses.   For many years he enjoyed raising, training, and racing Standard Bred horses.  It was never work for him and the thrill of the race never got old.  Charles loved to name new foals after members of his family and his family got a kick out of seeing their very own “namesake” horse.  He enjoyed taking his grandchildren on trail rides and roundups, and they relished every minute of being “true cowboys and cowgirls.”  The grandkids were given a childhood of imagination and adventure with the freedom to roam and play, and they are grateful for that opportunity.  Charles accomplished many things by just doing them and learning as he went.  One of his very good veterinarian friends often said that his working knowledge of horses was a great asset to him on calls.  Charles was a kind and tenderhearted person and would help those who needed it whenever he could.

He is survived by his companion, Dawn Cerbone of Edgewater Florida, his children:  Leon Thompson and Joe Thompson (Mary) both of Canoochee, Rita Warnock (Jonathan) of Soperton,  Ralph Thompson and Martha Walker (Wiley) both of Swainsboro.

Sister: Joyce T. Salter of Waynesboro.

Sister-in-law:  Jean Thompson of Statesboro.

He was “Pa-Pa” to 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter expected soon.

He was “Uncle Charles” to all his nieces and nephews, and he was “Charlie” to a host of lifetime friends.

A celebration of life is planned for a later date.

Should family or friends desire, a donation may be made in memory of Charles to:

The Reubin Thompson Memorial Foundation

c/o Clarke Johnson

166 Pinewood Drive

Vidalia, GA  30474