Charles M Thompson

Charles Andreas Manuel Thompson, known to many as “Charlie” was born in Landstuhl, Germany, on November 30, 1964, and later relocated to the U.S. with his family in September 1966. Charles was the son of the late Willie and Edith Thompson. Charles grew up in Middletown, N.Y. where he attended the schools in the Middletown School district. Charles later graduated from Middletown High School in 1982. Charles took a great interest in cars and was an avid music lover. After high school, Charles joined the U.S. Navy where he was stationed in Norfolk, VA on the USS Iowa. When Charles separated from the U.S. Navy, he returned to his hometown, where he worked for the City of New York at Camp LaGuardia and assisted in his father’s auto mechanic shop in Goshen, N.Y. In July 1988, Charles married Tonia Sanders. From this union, two children were born, Charles Manuel II, and Jacqueline Yvonne Thompson. The family resided in Camp Pendleton, CA, from 1988- 1991, where Tonia (former Marine) was assigned to duty. While there, Charles worked on base, completing various jobs. The family later moved to Chesapeake, VA in 1993, and then Portsmouth, VA in 1994. Charles attended several churches and acquired inspiration from many anointed vessels of God placed along his path. He understood the Word of God and knew how to pray. Charles had great respect for two women in his life, his late mother Edith and his grandmother Fannie P. Thompson. Charles felt that part of his purpose in life was to help people. He generously helped family and others, where and when he could. He was a friend to all, without bias. In Charles’ eyes, we were all just people, no color, no barriers. Much of Charles’ motivation in helping others came from the ongoing legacy of his late grandmother, Fannie, who was a prayer warrior, and left a lasting influence upon all she came in contact with. Charles dearly loved and respected both his mother and grandmother. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Willie L. Thompson, and mother, Edith Thompson; and a sister, Caroline “Esther” Miller (nee Thompson). To treasure his memories, Charles leaves behind his former spouse, Tonia Thompson, and their two children, Charles II and Jacqueline Thompson of Middletown, N.Y.; Nicos Miller, of Saugerties, N.Y. whom Charles’ parents adopted as a grandson. Two brothers, Willie “Donnell” Thompson (Tracy) of Antioch, CA; Kenneth Canty (Kelly) of Fayetteville, NC; a sister Monica P. Thompson-Wise (Thomas) of Ellicott City, MD.; a special uncle, Berkeley Murphy whom he confided in often; two special cousins, Kadriea Thompson-Porter (Charles) whom he referred to as “little sis,” and Linnea Murphy Cain; a former partner, Adrian Jarrett, her grandchildren, her daughter Candice Martin; and longtime childhood/neighborhood friend, Roderick “Van” Toomer. Sadly, left behind are also a host of special nieces, nephews, and many relatives and friends. Charles’ presence will be greatly missed!

Charles M Thompson

November 30, 1964 - February 22, 2022