Irving Joe Thompson

Irving Joe Thompson, 84, of Cumming, GA passed away Monday, October 15, 2012 at Embracing Hospice IPU, Cumming, GA. Joe was a loving husband, father and grandfather, that loved to travel and do wood working. He was a veteran of the Naval Air Force during World War II, where he was a photographer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Zelda Thompson. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Shirley Thompson of Cumming, GA; children, Mark Thompson of Cumming, GA, Toni and Mike Kane of Snellville, GA, Betsy and Jay Oxford of Cumming, GA; sister; grandsons, Joshua Thompson and Joey Putman. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the McDonald and Son Chapel, with the Rev. Dr. Jim Dwiggins officiating. A Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA., with full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made in memory of Joe, to Embracing Hospice In Patient Unit, 8013 Majors Rd., Cumming, GA. 30041