Swain Norris Thompson, Jr., age 74 of Anderson, SC passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 at AnMed Health Medical Center.
Born October 7, 1942 in Bethesda, Maryland, Swain was the son of the late Swain Thompson, Sr. and the late Lizzie Mae Chamblee Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Craft.
He was a graduate of Crescent High School and Anderson College. He was founder of Amcan Transport Service in 1974. He enjoyed spending his spare time boating and playing tennis.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Nalley Thompson of the home; sons, Michael Dwain Thompson of Washington, DC and Swain Norris "Tripp" Thompson, III of Anderson; uncle, Dwain "Whit" Chamblee; nephews, Rob and Thom Craft; brother-in-law, Gary Craft; also survived by two grandchildren, Dru and Teller Thompson.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at The McDougald Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday at First Baptist Church of Anderson with Dr. James R. Thomason officiating. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Memorials may be made to Cancer Association of Anderson, 215 E Calhoun St, Anderson, SC 29621.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.
The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC.
Events
Visitation
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
6:00PM - 8:00PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Funeral Service
Thursday, August 3, 2017
11:00AM
Lisa
307 South Manning Street
Anderson, SC 29624
Phone: 3049391472
Final Resting Place
Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum
2609 U. S. Highway 29 North
SC, US 29621