Clayton – Everett Sherrill Thompson, age 86, passed away Tuesday July 12, 2022 at Springbrook Nursing and Rehab in Clayton. He was born in Johnston County on September 8, 1935 to the late Grady W. Thompson and Omie Allen Thompson.

A graveside service will be conducted in Selma Memorial Gardens on Friday July 15, 2022 at 11 AM.

Mr. Thompson is survived by wife of 59 years, Joan Godwin Thompson; sister, Janice Ennis of Smithfield; several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Thompson was a giving person who loved being around and talking to people.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Parrish Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses, Life Outreach International P.O. Box 982000 Fort Worth, TX 76182-8000, Samaritan's Purse/Donor Ministries P.O. Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607 or Cardinal Hospice Foundation, 3884 Henderson Dr., Jacksonville NC 28546.