Dennis Vernon Thompson Jr.

Dennis “Denny” Vernon Thompson, Jr. of Cobbtown, GA passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on April 15, 2025, after an extended battle with cancer. Born in Toombs County, Denny spent most of his years in Candler County.

After graduating from Metter High School in 1959, Denny attended the University of Georgia and was a member of the last 5th year Bachelor of Pharmacy class in 1964. He also served his country as a member of the United States Air Force in active duty from 1966 to 1967 and served in the Air National Guard Reserves in the 117th Tactical Control Squadron until 1972. He was a practicing pharmacist for 51 years, beginning in Savannah as co-owner of Don-Aulds Prescription Shop with partner Jan Tootle. After moving his family back to Metter, he practiced pharmacy at multiple corporate and private pharmacies in Bulloch and Candler Counties. He also owned and operated a durable medical equipment business in Bulloch County with partner Bill Winslet, which serviced items to seven surrounding counties.

A charter member of Willow Lake Golf Club, Denny enjoyed playing golf with his normal morning group, as well as many tournaments throughout the area. Being outside brought him great pleasure, farming row crops, raising limousine and angus cattle, horses, donkeys and keeping his yard in pristine condition. In his later years, he spent most of his time planting, tending, and harvesting his growing pecan orchard. His greatest pleasure, however, was being with his family and supporting their activities. He rarely missed a sports game, dance recital, or musical performance of his children and grandchildren.

He was a member of Cedar Street Baptist Church where he served cheerfully as a greeter and was a member of the Lighthouse Sunday School class.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis “Vernon” Thompson, Sr and Editha Lanier Thompson as well as three grown children, Susan Renee Butler, Donna Lynn Thompson, and Corbin Marion Butler, III. 

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sheryl Farley Thompson, a daughter, Sherrie Thompson Durden (Dustin) of Cobbtown, grandchildren Adam Butler (Amy) of Savannah, Keri Moseley (Bryan) of Register, Elisa Butler of Woodstock, Daniel Durden, Abigail Durden, and Samuel Durden, all of Cobbtown, and Corbin Marion Butler, IV of Clearwater, Florida. Seven great-grandchildren—Sydney, MaKaila, Camryn, Brylee, Raelyn, Charlotte, MaKarlie; brother, David Thompson (Virginia); sisters, Diane Hardin and Debra Stanford (Ricky) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Tommy Hurst, Michael Thompson, Zach Stanford, Steven Bryant, Logan Lanier, and Mace Henry. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Lighthouse Sunday School class.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Cedar Street Baptist Church in honor of Mr. Thompson. Donations may be sent to P.O. Box 555, Metter, GA 30439.

The family will receive friends for visitation at Cedar Street Baptist Church on Friday, April 18, 2025 from 12- 2 p.m

A funeral service will be held at Cedar Street Baptist Church Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2 PM

Burial will take place at Lake Cemetery.

Kennedy Funeral Home, Hooks Chapel of Metter is entrusted with the arrangements.