DONALD GENE THOMPSON, 62 FREEPORT - Donald Gene Thompson, 62, of Freeport, died Sunday, June 16, 2013, after a long illness, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 2, 1951, to Robert and Tomye Thompson. He worked and retired from Kelly Springfield, and also worked at Freeport Taxi service until his illness. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Janice; one son, Donald Jr.; six grandchildren, Demond, Jynacee, Pontay, Mylah, Jaydan and Derrion; brothers, William (Lillie) of Netherlands, Robert (Delores) of Memphis, TN., Valery (Charles) Frencher of Memphis, TN., and Russel Thompson of Battler Creek, MI; host of nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in- law, cousins and friends. Donald was preceded in death by his mother and father; two sisters, Barbara and Gwendolyn; one brother, Ronald Kirk Thompson; nephew, Frank Flower III; and niece, Ra Shunda Thompson. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church; Rev. Charles Threadgill will officiate. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Visit the guestbook at www.burketubbs.com.