Robert "Bob" Thompson

Robert “Bob” Thompson, age 80, of Bostic, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Willow Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rutherfordton.

Bob was born Wednesday, February 14, 1945 in Rutherford County to the late Romain Thompson and Nellie Pearl Wood Thompson. Bob was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1963 and worked for twenty-eight years as a produce manager at Winn-Dixie and also worked for Burlington Industries and Fairhaven Home in maintenance and transportation. Bob enjoyed collecting unique items.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of forty-five years, Carolyn McDaniel Thompson and daughter, Tracy Heavener.

Survivors include his daughter, Amy Carol Burgess of Forest City; grandchildren, Tyler Thompson, Brad Burgess, Chad Burgess, Jesse Taylor, Cole Taylor, Drake Trevitz; great grandchildren, Aaliyah Burgess and Colby Burgess; sister-in-law, Linda Whitaker, nieces, Kelly Whitaker, Jessica Francis and a nephew, Terry Whitaker.

No formal services will be conducted.