Charles "Chuck" Eric Thompson

Charles “Chuck” Eric Thomspon was born in Thomaston, Georgia on September 17, 1959. He passed away on April 6, 2024, in Tallahassee, Florida. After graduating high school 1977, Chuck entered the U.S. Army to become a helicopter pilot. He did his basic training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and his Warrant Officer Flight training at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Chuck was a Line Pilot in Korea, a Medivac Pilot at Fort Sill, an Instructor Pilot at Fort Rucker, and then an Aviation Museum Curator at Fort Rucker. He attended Troy State University at Fort Rucker for his Aeronautical Studies. After leaving the military Chuck began a successful career in the automotive industry, lasting more than 30 years. His most recent role was BSC American Auto Auctions Sales Manager, in Tallahassee, FL. Chuck was a talented and persuasive motivator, trouble shooter, and problem solver who treated everyone with dignity, honesty, and sincerity. He was passionate about his work, and was well respected and loved by his colleagues, many of whom he helped to elevate their careers. Chuck had an enthusiasm for sports, tennis, and racquetball, and was also a car enthusiast. But his major passion was fishing the surf, and when not the surf, he loved fishing ponds, creeks, canals, rivers, and lakes. He was a wonderful man who made you laugh easily, told a great story, and showed his care by his actions. He walked what he talked. Most of all, his family was the driving force in his life. Chuck leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Tina Thompson; three children, Tyler Thompson (Laura), Shane Thompson, and Mark Thompson (Irina); his grandchildren, Peyton Thompson, Victoria Thompson, and Sofia Thompson; his stepfather Larry Cochran; his brothers Jamie Thompson (Chris) and John Cochran (Ashley); sister Tonia Thompson; and brother in law, Michael Raumschuh. Chuck was preceded in death by his mother, Gaynelle Cochran; his father William B. Thompson, and his sister Deidre Raumschuh. A Full Military Honors Service for Chuck will be held at the Tallahassee National Cemetery on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 2:00 PM. It is suggested that you arrive at the cemetery no later than 1:45 PM and park your car in line to the right of the administrative building, as everyone can proceed down to the pavilion together for the service. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that you plant a tree in honor of Chuck. The family is being cared for by Jackie Fulford and James Sircy of Young Fulford Funeral Home and Crematory, Tallahassee, Florida. 850.610.4444.

Charles "Chuck" Eric Thompson

September 17, 1959 - April 6, 2024