Baxley, Ga.

Aubrey Gordon Thompson, 79 of Baxley died Sunday, January 28, 2018.  The Wayne County native was a member of Consolation Baptist Church in Appling County, a U.S. Navy Veteran and a millwright with Rayonier and Daniel Construction.  He was former owner of Huddle House of Jesup, Baxley and Ashburn.  He owned and operated Thompson Automotive in Appling County for many years.  Aubrey enjoyed visiting with his family and church friends.  He was predeceased by his wife, Vivian Grace Smith Thompson; stepson, Jeffery Lewis Chancey; 3 brothers, J.R., David Earl and Jack Thompson and a sister, Juanita Scott.

Survivors are a daughter, Vivian Thompson Sharpe of Baxley; son, Probate Judge Tony (Dena) Thompson of Metter; 3 stepsons, Bruce Chancey of Brunswick, Patrick and Christopher Chancey of Screven; two sisters, Aletha (Harmon) Shell of Waycross, Rita (Ossie) Pack of Odum; 4 grandchildren, Tarah and Haley Thompson, Trevor Thompson and Mason Overstreet; a great grandson, Lucas Dewayne Thompson; several step grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be 11 A.M. Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Rinehart and Sons Chapel with Rev. Paul Dubberly officiating. Interment will be in the Pinecrest Memorial Cemetery with full military honors.  Active pallbearers will be Trevor Thompson, Mason Overstreet, Rhett Butler, Noah Miller, Ben Miller, Larry and Mickey Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men’s Sunday School Class of Consolation Baptist Church.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 A.M. prior to services at the funeral home.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.