OBITUARY
Boyd Whitesell Thompson Jr.
June 1, 1921 – July 9, 2016
Boyd W. Thompson, Jr., 95, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016. He was born June 1, 1921 in Augusta County, a son of the late Boyd W. and Nora F. Thompson. He was a graduate of New Hope High School and was employed by the DuPont Company in Waynesboro prior to enlistment in the U. S. Army Air Corps on January 2, 1942. His WW ll service included the famous B-17 Bomber, 32nd Bomb Squadron, 301st Bomb Group in the 8th Air Force in England, the 12th Air Force in North America and the 15th Air Force in Italy. His Air Force awards were: The Tunisian, Sicilian, Naples, Foggia, Rome, Southern France, Po Valley and Germany Battle Stars. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a charter member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 351. In 1945, he married the former Rose B. Swisher who preceded him in death. Mr. Thompson was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. He was a graduate of the first Cosmetology Class at the Woodrow Wilson Technical School in Fishersville. He was also a graduate of Adolph’s Harper Method School of Hairstyling in Atlanta, Georgia, Bruno’s School of Hair Design in Toronto, Canada and the Leon Amendola School of Hairstyling in New York City. On January 3, 1952, he opened his first Boyd’s Hairdresser Salon at 11 E. Frederick Street in Staunton and the Staunton School of Cosmetology in 1956. His first Hair Mates Salon was opened in Waynesboro in 1973. Having attended numerous educational events, he was President of the Staunton School of Cosmetology Corporation with hairstyling salons in Staunton, Waynesboro and Harrisonburg. He was also President of the Virginia Schools of Cosmetology Corporation in Richmond and the CTM Corporation located in Roanoke, with Salons in Waynesboro, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Richmond, Roanoke, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Salem and Mechanicsville. He was a member of the Virginia State Beauty Schools Association and served on their board of directors. In 1963, he was elected President of the Virginia State Hairdressers and Cosmetology Association and also served as their Styles Director. Survivors include his brother, Francis W. Thompson and his wife, Edith of Waynesboro and his family; a special friend, Linda Queen of Staunton. A special thank you is given to Patty Stanley for her care during Mr. Thompson’s illness. Following a private burial, a memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2016 at Christ Lutheran Church by Pastor Robert McCarty. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 2807 North Augusta Street, Staunton, VA. 24401 or to a charity of one’s choice. There will be no public viewing or visitation at the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Staunton Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes. Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com
Services
PREVIOUS SERVICES:
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Memorial Service
Monday, July 18, 2016
OTHER SERVICES:
Officiating, Private Burial
Memories
Boyd Whitesell Thompson Jr.
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ADD A MEMORYJeffery Hagy
September 17, 2020
We corresponded over the years about the 32nd Bomb Squadron, my grandpa and my great uncle served in the unit. Boyd's webpage on the 32nd was a great source of information on the unit, I am saddened to hear of your passing.
Bill Taggart
December 20, 2016
I just learned of Boyd's passing and and was saddened to learn of it. My Dad was in the 32nd Bomb Squadron in World War II and I met Boyd online through his website. We communicated often and because of him I was able to provide my Dad with much information from the Group. May Boyd rest in peace. He was a member of the "Greatest Generation" and we all have much to be thankful for because of men like Boyd.
Nancy Wood Evers
July 19, 2016
What a wonderful teacher and mentor you were to so many! You taught me so much, not only hairdressing, but about life! What a legacy you have left! Enjoy your Eternity with Mrs. T.!
Jane Miller Luck
July 15, 2016
So sorry to hear of Mr. T passing. You were a wonderful mentor, teacher, and employer. Always there for that extra push, or word of encouragement, and then giving a hug or pat on the back for a job well done. Rest in peace.
Dot Jordan
July 14, 2016
Condolences to your family and friends you will be greatly missed.
Dot Jordan
July 14, 2016
Sending condolences to your family and friends you will be greatly missed.
Mary Lou Cash
July 13, 2016
Mr.T, you will be missed. You gave so many of us a chance to learn, work and teach. You assisted in making us productive and offering us employment. Many special memories of a great person.
Shirley Bowersox
July 12, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to the family and special friends. Mr. T will be missed have a lot of good memories through the years. He was a good boss and person. May he rest in peace God bless.
Jelly Brown
July 12, 2016
Rest in peace Mr. T. You will be greatly missed. A excellent teacher and a good employer also.
Bryan Johnson
July 12, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of mourning. May your memories bring you comfort.
Paulette Craig
July 12, 2016
I have so many memories of going to hairdresser school in the early 70s. I remember How Rose and Boyd were always well dressed. I also remember when they bought a 442 automobile .. I was so impressed. I did not realize how hard they had worked to have these nice things.i know this now. While I did not stay in the HD field it was because I could give a good haircut I made it through college always having a bit of money. Thanks to them both .
Georganna Harrick
July 11, 2016
He was a great man and boss. Rest in peace!
God Bless,
Diana Houseman/Briske
July 11, 2016
He was a great boss and a great person. He taught many of us so much over the years. He will me missed.