Trustee Scottie Thompson was born on June 19, 1967 in Newark, N] to the late

Jacob and Cleo Yarborough Thompson. He was the sixth child of eight

children. He departed his life suddenly on Thursday November 10, 2022 at

UMDN] Hospital.

Scottie was educated through the Newark Public Schools system and received

his High School diploma in June of 1985. Scottie was employed with Newark

Public Schools as a Stock Clerk/ Janitor for ten years. Scottie resigned from his

position and was trained through the apprenticeship program and gained

employment with local 3, mastering the many skills of his trade such as

carpentry, electrical, plumbing, building walls and floors, and many other trades.

Scottie's knowledge, professionalism and good work ethic enabled him to do

side jobs for many individuals. He retired in 2017 due to a work related injury.

On June 26, 1992, Trustee Scottie married his grammar school crush, Sister

Henrietta Williamson-Thompson, who in his eves was the most beautirul

woman in the world. They had 30 years of love and friendship. Born in their

union were eight beautiful children. As their legacy continued along came seven

grandchildren. Trustee Scottie and Sister Henrietta joined the Mother's

Foundation Holiness Church, under the leadership of the late Pastor Ana

Cooper. She went on to be with the Lord in 2014, and they continued their

membership with the current pastor, Shirley Polite. He enjoyed joking with the

pastor and congregation.

Trustee Scottie loved his family and would talk about the memories of traveling

down south and taking vacations. He was a great dad, husband, and Pop-Pop as

the grandchildren call him. He loved to cook, clean, dress and wore the finest

attire. We sure can't forget his Alligator shoes. His hobbies were reading,

watching college football and CNN. He was very educated on the World's History. If you knew Scottie, you knew he

would like to tell jokes and hike on you all day long. He would talk of the phone

will his sister, Kim, for hours.

Trustee Scottie is predeceased by his parents Jacob and Cleo Yarborough

Thompson, brother Andrew Yarborough Thompson and son Corey

Thompson. He leaves to cherish his fond memories his wire Henrietta

Williamson-Thompson. His seven children Kareem, Darien (Al-Shalei) Tyree,

Azhane, Jasmine, Tamir and Deshawn. His eight grandchildren Al-Duhaaj,

Jayceon, Cameron, Samani, Cali, Armani, Ja'Ziah and Bryson. 'Three brothers

Herb, Vick (Lisa) and Jeffery. Three sisters Claudia (Gregory) Annette and Kim

And a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors (12th Street), uncles,

other relatives, friends and his Mother's Foundation Family.

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