Mr. William Gilbert Thompson of Halifax, Virginia died February 4, 2014 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was born January 16, 1937 in Jersey City, New Jersey and was 77 years of age. He was the son of the late William Thompson and Helen DeMarco Thompson and married to Patricia Thompson who survives. Mr. William Gilbert Thompson is survived by: His wife Patricia Thompson of Halifax, VA One son Arden William Thompson & Mary Beth of Glen Rock, NJ One daughter Jennifier Nell T. Braithwaite & Phillip of New Zealand One grandchild Olivia Brooke Thompson of Glen Rock, NJ One sister-in-law Jean Lightcap of Nathalie, VA A Memorial Service for Mr. William Gilbert Thompson will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfunerals.com. Arrangements are by Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24593