James Thompson was born in Gaston County on August 18, 1953 to James Thompson, Sr. and Rossie Carthen Thompson. He transitioned on Monday; October 16, 2023 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia.

Viewing at the funeral home on Saturday; October 21, 2023 from 5 until 8

Funeral on Sunday; October 22, 2023 at Bethany Baptist Church, Bessemer City at 2:00 with a thirty minute visitation beginning at 1:30 p.m.