Winfred Gene Thompson

Winfred Gene Thompson, 64, of the Persimmon Community, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at his residence.

He was a lifelong resident of Rabun County and was the son of the late Hubert Harold and Tessie Mae Parker Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Paternal grandparents, Fred and Icie Blalock Thompson and his Maternal grandparents, Connis Winfred and Josephine Hopper Parker.

Gene is survived by his wife, Claudia Ann Kilby Thompson; a son, Ryan Pledger Thompson of Clayton, GA; two brothers, Hubert Harold Thompson, Jr. of Tiger, GA and Judson Thompson of Habersham County.

He attended Persimmon Church of God and was a fly fisherman, avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He worked in the Land Department for Georgia Power for many years.

The family will receive friends at Beck Funeral Home on Monday, December 6, 2010 from 6 PM to 8 PM. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 11 AM at Persimmon Church of God with Rev. Teddy King officiating. Burial will follow at Persimmon Community Cemetery with Rev. Gary Ashe officiating.

Donations in Gene's memory may be made to the Persimmon Fire Department.

Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.