Glen Howard Thompson

Glen Howard Thompson, age 88, of Rutherfordton, NC, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Glen was an avid hunter and outdoorsman who deeply loved his family, especially his grandkids. He was admired by all who knew him and will be dearly missed. Glen was the son of the late William Wesley Thompson and the late Arlene Smith Thompson. In addition to his parents, Glen was preceded in death by his brother, Arvol Thompson, and his sister, Janice Walker.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 70 years, Blanche Mathis Thompson; their children: Anita Jolley and great-grandson, Orion Thompson of Rutherfordton, Tina and Lisa Burnette and family of Harrisburg, NC, Donna and Ronnie Gowan and family of Rutherfordton, Marty and Resa Thompson and family of Rutherfordton, Paula Preston and family of Rutherfordton, his brother, Joel and Patsy Thompson of Rutherfordton; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, May 22, 2026, at McMahan's Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at Kistler's Chapel Methodist Church at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 23, 2026, with Mitch Jolley officiating. Interment will follow at Kistler's Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Kistler's Chapel Methodist Church, 3060 Poors Ford Rd. Rutherfordton, NC 28139. McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.