Allan Thompson

Allan Eugene Thompson, age 81, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away on October 11, 2023. He was born on June 14, 1942. Allan was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a cherished member of his community. A service to celebrate Allan’s life will be held at Paul’s Chapel Reformed Church at 5pm Friday, October 13. 2023, by the Reverend Aaron Long. Following the service, there will be a private family celebration at the Paul’s Chapel outdoor chapel and columbarium. Allan was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Thompson, parents Darlin Lee and Margaret Thompson and four brothers - Hugh, Bill, Irvin and Larry. Allan is survived by two brothers, Don Thompson (Ann) of Monroe, Terry Thompson(Erlene) of Myrtle Beach and a sister Barbara Leffew (Freelan) of Tennessee, and innumerable nieces and nephews. He leaves behind a daughter Tammy Carhart (John) of Lexington, and son Chris (Aprile), also of Lexington. Allan was a proud and devoted “Papaw” to his four adult grandchildren Zach Eller, Kaitlyn Carhart Berrier (Clay), Nathan Thompson and Kinley Thompson as well as great granddaughter Adelae Berrier and his step-grandchildren, Eric Carhart (Heather) and Brandie Curlee (Jordan) and their children, Luke and Lincoln Carhart and Finleigh Curlee. Allan loved God, family and his Davidson County community. He was a faithful member of Paul’s Chapel Reformed Church in Lexington. He was a member and leader of the West Lexington Lions Club throughout his adult life. He was a past District Governor of Lions International and past president of the N C Lions Foundation. Allan spent 31 years as a coach, teacher, and administrator with Davidson County Schools,. After retiring, he served several terms on the Davidson County School Board, including two as Chairman. He also had the pleasure of serving the residents of Davidson County through his second career at Davidson Funeral Home. His passion was making sure everyone else was happy. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to either Paul’s Chapel Reformed Church or The NC Lions Foundation in Allan’s name, a testament to his generous spirit, faith and love for serving the blind.