Coy Lee Thompson

Coy Lee Thompson, 84, of Enochville, passed away, Thursday, October 29, 2026 at his home.

He was born May 8, 1942 in Iredell Co. to the late Coy Price Thompson and Odell Auton Thompson.

Coy was a highly decorated veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Vietnam, after his service to his country Coy was a truck driver for 30 years. Coy was a jack of all trades from automotive, electrical, he could fix it. He enjoyed fishing, he enjoyed helping people, he loved his family and cherished his time with them.

He was preceded in death by his sisters; Shirley Donahue, Rachel Graves, Evelyn Reece and Infant sister Reba Thompson, brothers; Lloyd Thompson (his twin brother), and Wayne Thompson.

Those left to cherish his memory, his wife of 60 years Jean Weaver Thompson, daughters, Dawn Thompson, Jennifer Lynn Marlow (Casey), seven grandchildren, Kaity Barrier (Colton), Sarah Smith (Scott), Thompson Baxter (Bri), Shelby Donaldson (Chris) J.J. Thompson, Bailey Bost, Reagan Bost, 13 Great grandchildren, Sophia, Samuel, Addison, Donnie, Carter, Lydia, Raelynn, Jacob, Riley, Silas, Chloe, Waylon, Willow, also surviving are many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Enochville Church of God, with Rev. Carl Fosdick officiating, a visitation will be prior to the service from 2:00 to 3:00 PM Sunday at the church. Burial will be Tuesday November 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Westlawn Memorial Park. If you would like to go in procession please meet at 2:00 PM at Whitley’s Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donate to any veteran’s charity of your choice in Coy’s name.

Online condolences may be left at www.whiteleysfuneralhome.com.