A Pioneer and a Strong Pillar in the Community Has Gone Home to Rest:

Louis “Douglas” Thompson a well-known business man and farmer in the community has entered an eternal rest. Mr. Thompson was loved and known by many and was a farmer in the community for over 40 years. He was the owner and operator of Thompson Farms and Vault Company. Douglas was a true man of wisdom and knowledge and a mentor to many. Please come out and celebrate his life and legacy with us:

The Wake and the Funeral will be held at First African Baptist Church, 503 Webster Street, Bainbridge, Georgia 39817. The wake will be held Friday, March 17, 2017 from 3:00PM – 5:00PM. The family will be receiving visitors at Mr. Thompson’s home immediately following the wake until 8:30PM.

The Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 3:00PM immediately followed by internment at Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery on Highway 97 South.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Guyton Brothers Funeral Home.  Condolences can be sent to www.guytonbrothersfuneralhome.com.