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Official Obituary of

Douglas Delmore Thompson

March 1, 1957 ~ October 20, 2025 (age 68) 68 Years Old

Douglas Thompson Obituary

Douglas Delmore Thompson was born in the West Blocton Community on March 1, 1957, to the late Ida Mae Thompson. He was the eighth of eight children. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and joined Union Missionary Baptist Church after returning home, where he served as a faithful, dedicated, and humble member. He served on the Usher Board until his health failed. During his illness he supported his church until his departure. After a lengthy illness, he departed this life October 20, 2025. He was a military veteran. He was united in marriage to the late Sandra Ella Powell. 

 

Cherishing The Memories… 

He leaves a legacy of fond memories to his loving children, Pamela, Cathy, Peter, and Cedric Powell; seven grandchildren, Antwanisha, Anthony Jr., Joshua, Alyssa, Penelope, Ga’Niyia, and Abigail; one sister, Carolyn Thompson; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends who will miss him dearly. 

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Services

Viewing
Thursday
October 30, 2025

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Union Baptist Church
722 Martin Luther King Lane
West Blocton, AL 35184

Funeral Service
Thursday
October 30, 2025

2:00 PM
Union Baptist Church
722 Martin Luther King Lane
West Blocton, AL 35184

Interment (with Military Honors)
Friday
October 31, 2025

10:15 AM
Alabama National Cemetery
3133 Hwy 119
Montevallo, AL 35115

Please note
PLEASE NOTE: INTERMENT WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025 AT 10:15 AM IN THE ALABAMA NATIONAL CEMETERY, MONTEVALLO, AL.
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