Danny Thompson passed away June 2, 2026, at his home in Unity Mississippi. Danny was born on July16, 1951 to his parents JT and Willie Pearl Thompson who lived in Itawamba County. Danny grew up in Mantachie Mississippi where he spent many happy days playing with his sister Patty and his brother Jason, attending school, and making lifelong friends. Danny spent his working career in Tupelo where he worked for the Super Sagless Corporation and eventually retiring from Omega Motion.
Danny was a very soft-spoken man who didn’t talk much but had so many hidden talents. He enjoyed woodworking and building birdhouses and furniture as a hobby. He also enjoyed photography and painting landscapes. He always planted a garden and had some beautiful tomatoes every year.
Danny loved country and gospel music and never missed watching Westerns on TV. Traveling to the mountains with his wife Doris was one of his greatest joys-they were always by each other’s side. Known as “ Pop” to his grandchildren, he cherished camping trips with them. Danny treasured spending time with his family and friends whether it was at church, birthday parties, or special events. He also adored his small dog, Little Mac.
Danny is survived by his sister Patty Richey(William) Mooreville and his brother Jason Thompson( Crystal)Mantachie, his son Ryan Thompson (Lindsey) Dorsey, one daughter Tawana Weaver {Todd)Charleston, South Carolina, three stepchildren Kimberly Willis Unity Community, Geoffrey Willis( Angela) Blue Springs, Danny Willis(Sherry) Baldwyn: eleven grandchildren Jaycee Thompson, Rylin Thompson, Ridge Thompson, Cade Threlkeld, Cameron Willis, Austin Azlin, Brittany Steward, Bethany Duncan, Jordan Willis, Payton Willis, Carter Willis: three great grandchildren Maggie Steward, Milo Steward, and Banks Duncan.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents JT and Willie Pearl Thompson and his wife of thirty-five years Doris Thompson.
Danny will be remembered for his quiet strength, his kind spirit, and his loyalty to family and friends. He will be deeply missed, but we find comfort in knowing that he is reunited with Doris. They were always together through both good times and difficult ones, and now they are together once again, beginning a new adventure as they explore their heavenly home.
A visitation honoring Danny will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 pm at Waters Funeral Home on Friday, June 5, 2026. A funeral service celebrating Danny’s life will be on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 2:00 pm with a short visitation beginning at 1:00 pm. Brother Richard Graham will be officiating the funeral. Burial will be in the Unity Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Austin Azlin, Payton Willis, Josh Steward, Milo Steward, Brent Duncan, and Rusty Thompson.
