Birch Thompson was born on November 4, 1927 to the late George Thompson and Annie Mae Robinson in Jacksonville, Florida. He was a member of Clifford Temple C.M.E. Church for 32 years where he served on the Steward and Trustee Board. He was also a Class Leader and sang in the Senior and Male Choir. Birch worked for Balfour Lumber Company for 35 years serving in various roles on the job. Birch was a WWII veteran and served as a sharp shooter for Army. Birch was stationed in Okinawa Japan for four years. After receiving a honorable discharge from the army he traveled for a while and then returned to Thomasville, Ga. After retiring from Balfour, he also worked in Lawn Service for the community. Birch was loved and well-known in the community by many and he enjoyed being in service to others. He was a member of the Seminole and Cherokee tribe, where he still has several family members that live at the Jacksonville plantation. Birch never met a stranger and was very friendly and welcoming to anyone he met. On August 10, 1999, Birch married Antoinette Parnell. They had a daughter, Belinda Smith whom he raised as his own.

Birch was preceded in death by two sons, Phillip Thompson, Birch Thompson, Jr.; and (10) siblings., Thomas Jefferson Thompson, Quintin Thompson, Georgia Mae Jackson, Hiram Thompson, Alice T. Byrd, Carl Thompson, Grace T. Cleveland, Matthew Thompson, Dorothy Thompson and Howard Thompson.

Birch Thompson leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife: Antoinette Thompson; three children: Victoria Thompson Perry (William), of Thomasville, Ga, Michael Thompson of Compton, California, and Belinda Smith of Thomasville, Ga; grandsons: Victor T. Perry, and William W. Perry III, one sister: Greta Vines of Compton, California; his pet cat whom he loved dearly: "Sweet Lisa"; as well also a host of Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.

Homegoing Services will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Clifford Temple C.M.E. Church, 2007 Smith Avenue, Thomasville, Georgia 31792.  Rev. Dr. Earl Griffin is Pastor and will Officiate. Burial & Military Honors will follow at the Tallahassee National Cemetery, 5015 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32311.

Public Viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM at the Harrington Family Memorial Chapel, 427 Smith Avenue, Thomasville, Georgia 31792.

Final Rites have been entrusted to the dedicated professionals of Harrington Family Mortuary and Cremation Services, LLC.