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Clyde “Yo-Yo” Thompson

January 12, 1941 - September 3, 2021
Visitation
Berea First Baptist Church
529 Farrs Bridge Road
Greenville, South Carolina 29611
Wednesday 9/8, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Service
Berea First Baptist Church
529 Farrs Bridge Road
Greenville, South Carolina 29611
Wednesday 9/8, 1:30 pm
Cemetery
Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery
516 Piedmont Rd.
Easley, SC 29642

Virgil Clyde “Yo-Yo” Thompson, 80, husband of Linda Thompson, died Friday, September 3, 2021.

Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Gay and Irene Martin Thompson.

Clyde was a member of Berea First Baptist Church since 1978 where he served as a deacon and an usher. Known for his storytelling, he was a member of the Gamecock Club and a season ticket holder for over 30 years. Clyde was a member of the Walden Masonic Lodge and the Tri-County Golf Club where he was an avid golfer. He was a 1959 graduate of Carolina High School and retired as a firefighter from the Greenville Fire Department. After retirement, he worked in car sales with C. Thompson Automotive.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two sons, Chuck Thompson (Sherri) and Eric Thompson; grandchildren, Austin and Caylin Thompson; sister, Diane Thompson Bishop; brother, Claude Thompson (Rachel); and many beloved nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his infant sister, Glenda Darlene Thompson.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, September 08, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:15 p.m. at Berea First Baptist Church followed by the funeral service at 1:30 pm. Burial will be in the Bethesda Methodist Church Cemetery in Easley.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Berea First Baptist Church, 529 Farrs Bridge Rd, Greenville, SC 29611.

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Visitation
Berea First Baptist Church
529 Farrs Bridge Road
Greenville, South Carolina 29611
Map
Wednesday 9/8, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Service
Berea First Baptist Church
529 Farrs Bridge Road
Greenville, South Carolina 29611
Map
Wednesday 9/8, 1:30 pm
Cemetery
Bethesda United Methodist Church Cemetery
516 Piedmont Rd.
Easley, SC 29642
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Virgil Clyde “Yo-Yo” Thompson, 80, husband of Linda Thompson, died Friday, September 3, 2021. Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Gay and Irene Martin Thompson. Clyde was a member of Berea First Baptist Church since 1978 where he served as a deacon and an usher. Known for his storytelling, heContinue Reading

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Boyd Turner left a message on September 8, 2021:
Clyde and brother Claude were my friends from way back in high school and church. They were always playing pranks on others and enjoying life. We will all miss Clyde and he once told me that being a deacon at Berea First Baptist church was his biggest achievement and one of his greatest glories. Rest in Peace my friend. Boyd Turner
Carolyn Blankenship left a message on September 6, 2021:
Clarence and I were saddened by the news of Clyde’s death. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God bless and comfort you today and in the days to come.
Gene Medlin left a message on September 6, 2021:
Linda Mildred and I are so sorry to hear about Clyde .You are in our prayers we thought a lot of Clyde
Patricia Bishop left a message on September 6, 2021:
Our thoughts & prayers are with each of you, Praying the Lord will give you added Grace & Strength. ♥️? Terry & Pat Bishop
William T Beavers left a message on September 6, 2021:
Linda, I am heartbroken for your loss of Clyde. I thought a lot of him and we were friends for over 65 years. He was one of the World's Good guys
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Marie Granger left a message on September 6, 2021:
Linda,so sorry for your loss.Clyde was a wonderful christian man,so faithful to his church.Always there to help others.You and family in my prayers. Love you,Marie
Barbara Gambrell Payne left a message on September 5, 2021:
Linda, I am so sorry to learn of Clyde's death. He was a good guy and I know he will be missed by all. God Bless you and your family.
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes left a message:
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