Johnnie Odell Thompson, 76, of Walnut Hill, Fla. passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at his residence.

He was a Mechanic with the shipyards, born on Sept. 13, 1937, to the late Johnnie Thomas and Etta Bell Harrison Thompson. He served in the U.S. Navy.

His wife, Georgia Thompson, preceded him in death.

Survivors include two brothers, Rufus (Linda) Thompson of Bay Minette and Donald (Mazie) Thompson of Houston; two sisters, Stella Mae (Phil) Mace of Perdido and Ruth Byrant of Atlanta; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services will be at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 13, 2013, in Sardis Baptist Cemetery with the Rev. William “Bubba”  Rolin officiating. Visitation was held from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of all arrangements.