1929 - 2014 (84 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Arthur Lee Thompson was born on 29 Jun 1929 in Lauderdale County, Alabama (son of James Malcolm "Mack" Thompson and Ollie L. McGuire); died on 14 Jun 2014 in Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama; was buried on 17 Jun 2014 in Barnett Cemetery, Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama. Notes:
His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Joy Favors, had a transcription of his obituary as follows:
Arthur Lee "Heavy" Thompson, age 84, of Lexington, Alabama, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014, at his residence after an extended illness. Mr. Thompson was a native of Lauderdale County, Alabama, owner of A.L. Thompson Builders Supply and a member of Lexington United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at Lexington United Methodist Church. Phil Springer, Kenny Baskin and Sam Hayes will be officiating. Burial will follow in Barnett Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2014, at Lexington United Methodist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Stella Martha Smith Thompson, Lexington, Alabama; one son, Mickey Thompson and wife, Regina, Lexington, Alabama; one daughter, Martha Lee Mitchell and husband, Kim, Lexington, Alabama; one sister-in-law, Nellerene Thompson, Lexington, Alabama;Six grandsons, Todd and Alanna Sullivan, Chase Sullivan, Heath Thompson, Logan Thompson, Jacob and Amber Mitchell, Lauren and Justin Bowen; two great-grandchildren, Katelyn Sullivan and Silas Mitchell; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.M. "Mac" and Ollie Thompson, and two brothers, J.O. "Orbie" Thompson and W.M. "Billy" Thompson.
Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements.
Affectionately referred to as Mr. Heavy, A.L. Thompson was a beloved resident of Lexington, Alabama, a community he deeply cherished. Many know him for the business he began in 1957, A.L. Thompson Builder's Supply, but the people of Lexington know he was much more than a local business owner. He was both the actual and honorary father, grandfather, and friend to all he met.
Loving husband, faithful friend and Lexington High School's number one fan, Mr. Heavy represented the best of what Lexington had to offer. He assisted any in need that he met, supported his family to ensure their happiness and success, and gave out more than a few quarters to the young people lucky enough to get a hug from Heavy. "Don't spend it all in once place!" A.L. loved his church, helped start the first fire department of Lexington, and was a charter member of the Lexington Lion's Club. No matter who he met, they were treated as family.
Although Mr. Heavy will not be selling lumber, frequenting LHS sporting events, or making us laugh with his witty one-liners, his impact on all of us will not pass. He has touched the community and forever improved it with the nondiscriminatory openness and love he shared with all. It is notable that Mr. Heavy passed away on Father's Day weekend, as his fatherly example is one that has blessed the community for decades and will continue to serve as a model toward which to strive.
Pallbearers will include Terry Thompson, Rodney Jones, Billy Don Thompson, Tommy Springer, Sam Newton, Mark Hammond, Kyle Davis and Zach Bunnell (representing all past and present youth, so special to Mr. Heavy).
Honorary pallbearers will include Ted Hammond, Steve Johnson, Tommy Smith, Jim Smith, Wilmer Springer, Rickey Littrell, Spencer Michael, Kevin Pettus, Bobby McGuire and the Fellowship Sunday School Class.
Published in Florence Times Daily on June 16, 2014
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Generation: 2
2. | James Malcolm "Mack" Thompson was born on 7 Dec 1895 in Alabama; died on 2 Mar 1973 in Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama; was buried in Barnett Cemetery, Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama. Notes:
The Alabama Death and Burial Index shows him as a son of George Thompson and Elizabeth White, and spouse of Ollie McGuire Thompson. FHL Film Number 2242016
His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Joy Favors, links him to these parents, George L. Thompson (FAG # 8316454) and Jermine Elizabeth White (FAG # 8316455)
(Research):
Census Listings:
1940 Census
Alabama, Lauderdale County, Pr 3, Lexington
Enumerated 26 and 27 April 1940
SD 8 ED 39-6 Sheet 12B
198-O-560
Thompson, Malcom J Head M W 42 M No 6 Ala Same Place Merchant Mds. Store
Thompson, Ollie (x) Wife F W 48 M No 8 Ala Same Place
Thompson, Arbie Son M W 21 S No H-4 Ala Peddler Mdse Store
Thompson, Francis E Dtr F W 18 S Ala Yes H-3
Thompson, William Son M W 12 S Yes 5 Ala Same house
Thompson, Arthur L Son M W 10 S Yes 3 Ala
James + Ollie L. McGuire. Ollie (daughter of John Daniel McGuire and Mary Frances McClafferty) was born on 5 Oct 1892 in Lauderdale County, Alabama; died on 14 Dec 1978; was buried in Barnett Cemetery, Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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3. | Ollie L. McGuire was born on 5 Oct 1892 in Lauderdale County, Alabama (daughter of John Daniel McGuire and Mary Frances McClafferty); died on 14 Dec 1978; was buried in Barnett Cemetery, Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama. Notes:
Married:
His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Joy Favors, notes that "Mack Thompson ran a General Store in Lexington next to the Cemetery for years and the picture is of him and his wife, Ollie McGuire Thompson in front of the store and photo was taken in June, 1960 by Stella Joy Favors. "
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=58245924
There are also links to the memorial pages for five of their children.
Children:
- Orvel Daniel Thompson was born on 12 Apr 1916 in Lauderdale County, Alabama; died on 23 Sep 1917 in Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama; was buried in Anderson Cemetery, Anderson, Lauderdale County, Alabama.
- James Orbie Thompson was born on 9 Feb 1919 in Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama; died on 13 Feb 2001 in Rimer, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Ottawa River Cemetery, Rimer, Putnam County, Ohio.
- Francis E. Thompson was born on 21 May 1922 in Lauderdale County, Alabama; died on 28 Dec 2002 in Alabama; was buried in Barnett Cemetery, Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama.
- William M. Thompson was born on 15 Jun 1927 in Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama; died on 13 Feb 2013 in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama; was buried in Springfield Cemetery, Rogersville, Lauderdale County, Alabama.
- 1. Arthur Lee Thompson was born on 29 Jun 1929 in Lauderdale County, Alabama; died on 14 Jun 2014 in Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama; was buried on 17 Jun 2014 in Barnett Cemetery, Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama.
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Generation: 3
6. | John Daniel McGuire was born on 5 Jun 1860 in Lauderdale County, Alabama (son of Frederick Hugh McGuire and Simanthy "Cynthie" Elizabeth Porter); died on 14 Nov 1950; was buried in Anderson Cemetery, Anderson, Lauderdale County, Alabama. Notes:
(Research):
Census Listings:
1900 Census
Alabama, Lauderdale County, Lexington Beat
Enumerated 20 June 1900
SD 8 ED 47 Sheet 11B
203-205
Ellen McGwier, widow, and family
204-206
McGwier, John Head M W Jun 1860 Wd Ala Ten Ala Farmer
McGwier, Maudie R Dtr W F Dec 1886 13 S Ala Ala Ala
McGwier, Elle E Dtr W F Oct 1888 11 S Ala Ala Ala
McGwier, John P Son W M Nov 1889 10 S Ala Ala Ala Farm Laborer
McGwier, Ollie L Dtr W F Oct 1892 7 S Ala Ala Ala
McGwier, Cynthia E Mother W F Apr 1833 67 Wd 6/6 Ala SC SC
John married Mary Frances McClafferty on 20 Dec 1885. Mary was born on 20 Mar 1870; died on 2 Jan 1898 in Lauderdale County, Alabama; was buried in Anderson Cemetery, Anderson, Lauderdale County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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7. | Mary Frances McClafferty was born on 20 Mar 1870; died on 2 Jan 1898 in Lauderdale County, Alabama; was buried in Anderson Cemetery, Anderson, Lauderdale County, Alabama. Notes:
Married:
Keith McGuire shows that he married, on 20 Dec 1885, Miss Mary Francis McClafferty.
Children:
- Maude R. McGuire was born on 4 Dec 1886 in Lauderdale County, Alabama; died on 12 Jul 1900; was buried in Portertown Cemetery, Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama.
- Ella E. McGuire was born on 31 Oct 1888 in Lauderdale County, Alabama; died on 18 Jun 1958 in Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee; was buried in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Maury County, Tennessee.
- John P. McGuire was born in Nov 1889 in Lauderdale County, Alabama; and died.
- 3. Ollie L. McGuire was born on 5 Oct 1892 in Lauderdale County, Alabama; died on 14 Dec 1978; was buried in Barnett Cemetery, Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama.
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Generation: 4
12. | Frederick Hugh McGuire was born on 25 Jul 1820 in Tennessee (son of William D. McGwier and Margaret Elizabeth Guill); died on 28 Jan 1888 in Alabama; was buried in Portertown Cemetery, Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama. Notes:
(Research):
Census Listings:
1840 Census
Township 1, Range 8. (Lexington) W. Glenn Census Taker
P 48
McGuire, Fred 201-101 (2 males under 10, 0 males 10-20, 1 male over 20; 1 female under 10, 0 females 10-20, 1 female over 20)
P 49
McGuire, John 301-201
1850 Census
Alabama, Lauderdale County, Div 2 East of the Military Road
Enumerated 4 Nov 1850
294-294
F. H. McGwier 31 m Shoemaker Tenn
Margaret ??? 64 F ???
Margaret "" 18 F Tenn
295-295
William R McGwier 39 M Farmer $600 Geo?
Elizabeth " 30 F Ala
Mary " 6 F "
Sarah " 4 F "
Henry " 2 M "
Edmund Comer 26 M Laborer SC
1860 Census
Alabama, Lauderdale County, District 1, PO Lexington
Enumerated 31 July 1860
Page 78
554-554
L. H. McGwier 40 M Farmer 292 135 Tenn
Cynthia E McGwier 26 F Ala
John W. D. McGwier 2/12 M Ala
Margaret D. McGwier 88 W N. Carolina
1870 Census
Alabama. Lauderdale County, Twp 1 Range 8 West, PO Lexington
Enumerated 13 Jun 1870
Page 32
232-224
James and Bettie Porter Family
233-235
Green and Rebecca Davis Family
234-226
Nancy Davis
235-227
McGuire Fred 50 M W Farmer 200 200 Tenn
McGuire, Syntha 36 F W Keeping House Ala
McGuire, John 9 M W Ala
McGuire, James 7 M W Ala
McGuire, Nancy 4 F W Ala
McGuire, Henry 2 m W Ala
1880 Census
Alabama, Lauderdale Counrty, Beat 3 Village of Lexington
Page 5 SD 1 ED 151
Enumerated 4 Jun 1880
24-24
McGwire, F H W M 60 Farmer Fenn Va NC
McGwire, Cyntha W F 45 Wf Keeps House Ala SC SC
McGwire, John W M 20 Son Works on Farm Ala Tenn Ala
McGwire, James W M 17 Works on Farm Ala Tenn Ala
McGwire, Nancy w F 15 Dtr At home Ala Tenn Ala
McGwire, Henry W M 14 Son Works on Farm Ala Tenn Ala
McGwire, Sarah W F 10 Dtr At Home Ala Tenn Ala
McGwire, Robert W M 8 Son Ala Tenn Alal
Frederick married Simanthy "Cynthie" Elizabeth Porter on 24 Dec 1858. Simanthy (daughter of Hugh Porter and Sarah C. Bowie) was born on 2 Apr 1834 in Alabama; died on 27 Aug 1919; was buried in Portertown Cemetery, Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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13. | Simanthy "Cynthie" Elizabeth Porter was born on 2 Apr 1834 in Alabama (daughter of Hugh Porter and Sarah C. Bowie); died on 27 Aug 1919; was buried in Portertown Cemetery, Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama. Children:
- 6. John Daniel McGuire was born on 5 Jun 1860 in Lauderdale County, Alabama; died on 14 Nov 1950; was buried in Anderson Cemetery, Anderson, Lauderdale County, Alabama.
- James William McGuire was born in May 1862 in Lauderdale County, Alabama; and died.
- Nancy McGuire was born about 1866 in Lauderdale County, Alabama; and died.
- Henry David McGuire was born on 19 Jan 1868 in Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama; died on 3 Feb 1944 in Trail, Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Trail Cemetery, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
- Margaret Rebecca Ann "Sally" McGuire was born on 1 Oct 1870 in Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama; died on 20 Feb 1956.
- Robert Hugh Harrison McGuire was born in May 1873 in Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama; died on 5 Sep 1955 in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
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