James Lee Thompson

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In honor of his wishes, no formal services will be held for James Lee Thompson, 84, of Alto.

Mr. Thompson went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 19, 2022.

Mr. Thompson was born Sept. 13, 1937, in Walker Mountain, to the late Young and Vicie Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 29 years, Wanda Thompson; sister, Frances Dooley; and brother, Edward Thompson.

James was of the Christian faith. He was retired from the City of Gainesville with over 30 years of dedicated service. James was also the former owner of Jamestown Antiques in Dahlonega.

Survivors include son, Jackie Thompson of Gainesville; daughter and son-law, Robyn and Alan Porte of Gainesville; stepdaughter, Lora J. Wright of Cleveland; stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, Jimmy D. and Johnnie Wright of Alto and Jerry C. and Doreen Wright of Gainesville; 11 grand and step-grandchildren; and 11 great and step-great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, Baldwin.