Born in Nelson County on November 6, 1937 he was a son of the late Nelson Thompson and Maxie Thompson. He was a truck driver for Burlington and then moved to Overnite were he retired.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Charles Thompson, John Thompson, Russell Thompson, and Joseph Thompson.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Glenn Thompson of Lynchburg and Bryan Thompson of Rustburg; two sisters, Mabel Krantz of Madison Heights and Mildred Godsey of Lynchburg; two brothers, Michael Thompson of Madison Heights and Malcom Thompson of Lynchburg.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 pm Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Fort Hill Memorial Park with Pastor Rick Cole officiating.
Family would like to thank the staff of Centra Hospice for all the love and compassion they showed Percy.
To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittentimberlake.com.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving the family, (434) 239-0331.