Corbin B. "Butch" Thompson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Thompson, Corbin B. “Butch”, 81, of Nokesville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2022. He joins his beloved wife, Nancy Heath Thompson, in heaven. They would have been married 58 years. He is survived by his children, Steven C. Thompson (Fran), Jeffrey G. Thompson (Beth), Douglas A. Thompson (Heidi), LeaAnn T. Fritsch (Tim); ten grandchildren, Courtney, Christina, Kelsey, Jillian, Brittany, Grayson, Mya, Corbin, Dean, and Josiah; five great-grandchildren, Kirstyn, Kendall, Murphy, Kolton, and Wyatt; his sisters Mary Lou Dempsey and Linda Belcher; and treasured sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was born on November 17, 1940 in Washington, D.C., to parents Corbin and Georgia Thompson. As a young man, Corbin was an athlete and a student leader. He played football and baseball and was President of his class at McLean High School. He met Nancy, who would later become his wife, when he was 15 and she 13. Beloved stories were told how he wooed her by singing Elvis songs, a habit he continued that entertained his family throughout his life. Nancy and Corbin married on April 1, 1963 and their four children soon followed to complete their family. Corbin was a proud member of the Steamfitters UA Local 602 working in his field for over thirty years. He was an active member of his community, at various points a member of the Nokesville Lions Club, the Nokesville-Bristow Ruritans, and the Manassas Moose Lodge. He overcame significant obstacles and injuries in his life. A car crash as a teenager nearly took his life, as did a fall down a construction site elevator shaft when he was a young husband and father. Corbin sustained serious injuries in both accidents, but persevered and created a beautiful life with his family, setting an example for them of endurance and strength in the face of adversity and struggle. Devoted to his family, Corbin worked tirelessly to encourage and support his wife and children’s varied interests and talents. He was often on the sidelines cheering his children and grandchildren on at sporting events and musical performances. He never missed a birthday. Many have been on the receiving end of his robust wood craftsmanship in the form of bed lofts, picnic tables, shelves, and other such creations that were built to last. In his later years, mowing lawns and driving around to make impromptu visits to loved ones was a favorite pastime. His family and friends will remember him for his humor, his occasional gruffness that belied his soft heart, and his unwavering love and generosity. In accordance with Corbin’s wishes, the family is planning a Celebration of Life gathering in late spring at the New River Junction in Blacksburg, Virginia. Contributions in memory of Corbin B. Thompson can be made to support his granddaughter, Mya: Check to: Truist Investment Services Memo line: Mya D. Thompson Special Needs Trust Mail to: 902 Prices Fork Road, Suite 2025 Blacksburg, VA 24060

Corbin B. "Butch" Thompson

November 17, 1940 - February 2, 2022