Deacon Benjamin Lewis Thompson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

With his family by his side, Deacon Benjamin Lewis Thompson, 71, of Lumberton, NC departed this earthly life to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at his home in Lumberton, NC. Benjamin, born on May 1, 1951, was the third of ten children to the late Abraham and Annie Margaret Thompson in Lumberton, NC. However, due to his mother’s sudden death at the age of nine year’s old, Benjamin was raised by his aunt and uncle, Henry Mitchell and Maggie Mitchell Jennings, “Big Ma.” In 1972, Benjamin was married to the late Linda Faye Melton. Through this union, they had 3 children. Benjamin was educated in Robeson County Schools and graduated from Lumberton Sr. High School in 1972. Benjamin worked for many years in the banking and courier logistics industries. He was employed by Direct Link Logistics for more than 30 years in a leadership role as a District Manager supervising operations at the Lumberton and Wilmington sites. During his tenure, he was instrumental in securing the safe and on-time delivery of many goods and services including bank products, pharmaceuticals, and other high-demand products. In 2019, Benjamin began working part-time as a funeral attendant for Colvin Funeral Home & Crematory. Benjamin directed great effort in ensuring that God’s work could thrive through his dedication in overseeing the business operations of the church. Benjamin was a faithful member of Smith Chapel Bible Church of God in Lumberton, NC where he served in long-standing roles as Deacon, adult Sunday School teacher, and church custodian. Additionally, he also served in an executive leadership capacity in the larger church network with the Bible Church of God, Inc. in leadership roles as a guiding Council Board member and as General Secretary. In addition to working in the church, he was a bright light who served strangers, friends and family in various capacities through his friendship and service. Benjamin was preceded in death by his parents, Abraham Thompson and Annie Margaret Smith Thompson; loving wife of 38 years, Linda Faye Melton; two sisters, Degretta Thompson and Ruby Powers; two brothers, Melvin Thompson and Gerald Thompson. His loving memory and good works will continue to live forever in those who will forever cherish his memories: one daughter, Dr. Lenore Andella Thompson(Charley) of Charlotte, NC; two sons: Rendell Thompson and Travis Lewis Thompson both of Lumberton, NC; a nephew raised as a son: Derrick Eugene Courtney Thompson; two grandchildren: Marissa Renee’ Thompson and Charles Lewis Alexander; four brothers: Frankie Thompson (Patricia) of Kissimmee, FA; Abraham Thompson of Lumberton, NC, Arthur Thompson (Connie) of Clarkton, NC, and Ronnie Thompson (Marsha) of Conyers, GA; sisters, Margaret Thompson of Lumberton, NC and Carneva Baxter (James); one aunt: Gennet Smith, a special friend Bessie Jones, and hosts of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and many sisters and brothers in Christ.

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Deacon Benjamin Lewis Thompson

May 1, 1951 - May 25, 2022