Michael Thompson died June 20 at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, N.C.

He was a former resident of Blanton St., Columbus and a veteran of the United States Air Force.

He leaves to cherish fond and loving memories; one son, Michael Scott Thompson of Columbus; one daughter, Tracy Lynn Thompson; two grandchildren, Kalie Littlejohn and Bonnie Marie Thompson; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service is Friday, June 28 at the NC State Veterans’ Cemetery in Black Mountain, N.C. at 2 p.m. Cannon And Sons Mortuary of Landrum is assisting the family.