Francis "Floss" Flournoy Thompson

Francis Flournoy “Floss” Thompson passed away Friday, December 1, 2023. Mr. Thompson was born May 21, 1935 to the late Garrie Burton Thompson, Sr., and the late Elizabeth Raines Thompson.

Francis grew up in the town of Chatham, VA., and graduated from Hargrave Military Academy. He owned and operated Thompson’s Haberdashery in Chatham and was active in numerous organizations in the town. He was an avid golfer and helped establish Cedars Country Club. Later in his life he moved to Salem, VA and owned and operated Thompson’s Quality Clothes. The last five years of his life were spent at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation Center, where he made many new friends who became like his family. He loved dancing and singing up and down the halls, and being of any help he could to anyone. “Floss” never met a stranger.

Mr. Thompson is survived by his son, Scott H. Thompson of Delaware; daughter, Dale T. Brumfield (Barry) of Chatham; grandchildren, Alexis T. Lockerman, Hunter H. Thompson, Luke Thompson (Lacey), John Thompson, and Joshua Mcgee, all of Delaware, as well as Emily K. Brumfield (Susann Hessen) and Joshua R. Brumfield (Chiara); thirteen great-grandchildren; and his brother, Robert B. Thompson (Debra).

In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by one brother, Garrie B. Thompson, II

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Chatham Presbyterian Church, 128 N. Main St., Chatham, VA 24531.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Chatham Presbyterian Church or the charity of your choice.

Norris Funeral Services in Chatham, Va. is serving the family. Online condolences are encouraged and may be left at norrisfuneral.com.