Michael Perry Thompson, 59, of Chapel Hill passed away unexpectedly at his place of employment on Friday, July 27, 2007.

He was an employee of Stump Dump in Pittsboro, NC and a former employee of UNC-Chapel Hill in the Public Safety Department. He was also a volunteer Camp Host at Jordan Lake at Crosswinds. He served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea and Germany.

Surviving are his wife, Joan Thompson, of the home; children, Kimberly Smith of Sanford and William Thompson of High Point; and grandchildren, Conner Smith, Leigh Smith, Griffen Smith and Julia Thompson.

Visitation was held at Walker’s Funeral Home on Sunday, July 29 from 7:00 until 9:00 pm. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) or to the American Heart Association (AHA).