A memorial service and entombment for James Clifton Thompson, 71, of Donalsonville, Ga., will be held at the Garden of Memories in Tampa, Fla., at a later date.

Mr. Thompson was born on July 10, 1937, in Logan County, W.Va., and he Friday, Jan. 9, at his residence.

Mr. Thompson was the son of the late William Clifton and Edith Dillow Thompson. He was a retired truck driver and enjoyed fishing, football and NASCAR. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Lea Mae Frazier Thompson.

He is survived by two sons, James Clifton Thompson Jr. and Joe Wright; a daughter, Debbie Gunter, and five grandchildren.

Evans-Skipper Funeral Home in Donalsonville is in charge of arrangements.