Alton Thompson, 73, born in Grand Bay and a resident of Bay Minette, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at his residence.
He was a clerk at Bay Minette Building Supply for 33 years; and he was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Emilie Louise Chance Thompson of Bay Minette; son, Randy Allen (Rebecca) Thompson Sr., of Bay Minette; daughter, Charlotte Vaughn of Bay Minette; three brothers, Dewitt Thompson, Durwood “Buddy” Thompson and Gary Don Thompson, all of Bay Minette; two sisters, Irene Wiggins of Bay Minette and Earnestine Buxton of Crossroads; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 28 at the First Baptist Church, Bay Minette. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 29 at the church with Dr. Chip Starnes and Dr. Henry Cox officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Norris Funeral Home, Bay Minette. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneralhome.com.
