Life’s Reflections Augustia “Big Gus” Thompson was born September 9,
1943, to the late James Wesley and Versie Thompson in Tunica County, Mississippi. As a child, he made a wise decision and accepted Christ. He was a member of Jehovah’s Rest Baptist Church. As a young man, he became a graduate of Rosa Fort High School Class of 1961. “Big Gus” was a man to be admired. Truck Driver For over 50 years with several companies (DTS, TCW, and eventually retiring in 2003 from Estes). He was a Lover of cars, especially the Cadillac brand. Big Gus believed in keeping a clean car. While visiting family in Clayborn homes, he saw who would become the love of his life. On September 17, 1977, Gus married his honey, Gwen Williams. He also joined Pilgrim Rest MBC under the leadership under Rev. James K. Pickens, Sr., to be with his family. Life was fulfilling with travel, porch talks, laughter, and family/friends. On Thursday, February 10, 2022, early morning, he took a closer walk with Jesus and answered a beautiful call. “Big Gus” was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. James Wesley and Mrs. Versie Thompson, and four brothers: Louis Thompson, James W. Thompson Jr,. Edward Lee Thompson, and Lawrence Thompson. He leaves to mourn but mostly to cherish his memories his wife of 44 years Gwendolyn Williams Thompson, four daughters, Patricia Rayford (Derrick) of Peroia, IL, Marilyn Thompson, Gussie Thompson, Tammi Summers (Terrance); two sons, Augustia Thompson (Pamela), Jeremy Thompson; three sisters Marva Franklin & Gussie Winston of Chicago, IL, Florida Butler of Brookhaven, MS; and a brother Alford Ray Thompson Sr (Laverne), Mother in law Lydia Williams, 13 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends to share in his memory.
O rder of S ervice Saturday, February 19, 2022 12:00 Noon
Pilgram Rest Missionary Baptist Church 1482 Pillow Street • Memphis, Tennessee 38106
Pastor W.C. Swift
~Officiant & Pastor~
Processional.................................... “You Are My Strength” Musical Selection........................................Zynedria Phifer “Oh How Precious”
Scripture Readings...............................Elder Monica Flynn Church of the Living God - Nashville
Prayer of Comfort................................Rev. Quentin Helton Musical Selection......................Pastor Cortney Richardson “When I’m Weak”
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Remembering “Gus”
(Respectfulluy, Three Minutes Please)
As a Brother - Florida Butler As an Uncle - Patricia Newsome As a Grandfather - Marquette Beechem Musical Selection...............................Min. Kevin Willis, Jr. “You Don’t Know”
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Words of Comfort..........................Dr. Michael E. Williams Resolution & Acknowledgements Sermonic Selection.........................Rev. Jeremy Thompson Eulogy.....................................................Pastor W.C. Swift Recessional
~Acknowledgement ~
Our family wishes to convey our sincerest appreciation for your prayers and support during this time of bereavement. We are blessed to have friends and family like you and are thankful for all you’ve done. Special thanks to nursing staff and kind people of Davita, Baptist Cancer Center, and Baptist Trinity Hospice. A friendly smile, a casual touch, These are the things that mean so much. To know you are with us in our time of sorrow, Sharing our prayers, today and tomorrow. God gives us the comfort in the form of good friends. May His peace be with you, His love never ends.
~The Family of Augustia “Big Gus” Thompson
Truck Drivers of DTS, TCW & Estes
~Honorary Pallbearers ~ ~Active Pallbearers ~
Shun Thompson Alford Thompson, Jr. Mario Rodgers Marticus Macklin Calvin Canda Kevin Frazier, Sr. Kevin Frazier, Jr.
~Committal Rites & Interment ~ Saturday, February 19, 2022 • 1:30 P.M. Memphis Memory Gardens 6444 Raleigh LaGrange Road Memphis, Tennessee 38134
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