Obituary for Jewel Thompson

Jewel Thompson

Knoxville – Jewel Thompson, of Knoxville, passed away, February 18, 2021 at Fort Sanders Hospital. He was widely known through the city as the “Mayor of Lonsdale.”

Preceded in death by wife, Gladys “Peggy” Thompson.

Survivors, son, James “Trip” (Patricia) Thompson; daughters, Cheryl Blair, Dartrice Holloway; son, Todd (Amber) Mathis; sister, Freda Tucker; sisters-in-law, Betty Thompson, Ann McKissick; a host of devoted family and friends.

Family will receive friends, 1:30-2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Jarnigan’s Chapel; funeral service, 2:00 p.m., Pastor Steve Simpson, Officiating.

Interment, Mount Olive Cemetery.

Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY

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