Ronald Estus "Randy" Thompson

Ronald Estus “Randy” Thompson, age 72, of Hazlehurst passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at his residence.

Mr. Thompson was born October 15, 1951 in Jeff Davis County to the late George Thompson, Jr. and the late Allene Herrin Thompson. He was a member of Hazlehurst Church of God and was owner of South Georgia Machine Shop and a machinist at Thompson Machine Shop. Mr. Thompson was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He thoroughly enjoyed watching Nascar and Georgia Football.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by two sisters, Cindy Thompson and Faye Thompson Toler.

Survivors include his wife, Sara Thompson of Hazlehurst; daughters, Carrie Toler (Tommy Carter) and Tonya (Josh) Taylor all of Hazlehurst; sisters, Ann (Stan) Reynolds of Hazlehurst, Lauraleen Williamson of Montezuma, and Carolyn Varnadoe of Hazlehurst; brother, Johnny (Debbie) Thompson of Wray; and two grandchildren, Brilee Toler and Abby Toler also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Hazlehurst Church of God with Rev. Charles Carter, Rev. Jeffery Spell and Rev. Hugh Anderson officiating. Interment will follow in Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Jamie B. Toler, Johnny Thompson, Jr., Derek Reynolds, Randy McRae, Don Hayes, Dylan McKinnon, John Williamson, and Jay Taylor.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.