Nathaniel Edd Thompson

Nathaniel Edd (Nathan) Thompson passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 in Houston County, GA. Nathan was born October 8, 1982, in Cordele, GA to Mrs. Annie Mashburn Grinstead and the late Mr. Joseph Randall Thompson. After graduating from Hawkinsville High School in 2001, he attended and graduated Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA. His greatest accomplishment in life was being a father to his son, Kolton Randall Thompson, whom he loved dearly.

Nathan began his teaching career in 2007 where he coached many sports teams including football, tennis, basketball and was looking forward to coaching golf this upcoming Spring. He was a member of the 2014 State Championship Football Coaching Staff and was named the 2013 Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Region 4A Boys' Basketball Assistant Coach of the Year. In his 18 years of teaching, he cultivated many friendships and continued to further his career, currently sitting as the Pulaski County Middle School Special Education Department Chair.

As a father, Nathan enjoyed playing games, swimming in the pool, vacationing and riding the golf cart with his best friend of all, Kolton. Nathan, the pursuer of many hobbies, was passionate about his fitness and health, golfing, collecting sports memorabilia and various commodities as well as spending time with his many friends, who he was affectionately known as Nate. He enjoyed attending sporting events, especially in support of The Atlanta Braves, where he was an A-List member. Perhaps his greatest passion was his love of music; sharing his never-ending playlist with friends, attending many concerts or even singing karaoke. At present, Nathan is also the proud manager of the Banana Roundhouse Fantasy Football Team, where he is currently undefeated in the 2024 season.

Nathan is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Randall Thompson; grandmother, Laverne Bennett; Grandfathers, Robert Mashburn and Gerald Thompson; Aunt, Kathy Mashburn. Left to cherish his memory include his beloved son, Kolton Randall Thompson of Hawkinsville, GA; his mother, Annie (Rip) Grinstead of Hawkinsville, GA; Stepmother, Michelle Thompson of Warner Robins, GA; Grandmother, Grace Spires of Newnan, GA; Brothers, Jason Grinstead and Lee Thompson both of Warner Robins, GA; a host of Aunts and Uncles: Debbie (Mark) Monteith, Paula (Kenny) Williams, Deborah (Raymond) Canterbury, Gerald (Pam) Thompson, Bubba (Carol) Grinstead, and Patti Grinstead; 4 nieces and 1 nephew.

Pallbearers will be Parker Allums, Eric Churcher, Will Conner, Fain Griffin, William Hill and Stacy Stephens. Honorary pallbearers will be Brandon Bergh, JC Bergh, Mike Churcher, Lane Cone, Matt Dunaway, Michael Dupree, David Griffin, Robert Griffin, Justin Grinstead, Jason Lord, Brandon Lytle, Tate Mashburn and Josh Owsley.

Visitation will be held Thursday, October 24th from 5 to 7 in the evening in the sanctuary at Hawkinsville First Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 26th at 11 in the morning in the sanctuary of Hawkinsville First Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Friar, Mr. Robert Lancaster and Mr. Fain Griffin officiating. A lunch will be held for the family immediately following the service and concluding with graveside at Friendship Baptist Church located at 61 Friendship Church Rd, Hawkinsville, Ga at 2:00 pm.

The family will be receiving friends at Nate’s home, 104 Anderson Road, Hawkinsville.

Clark Funeral Home of Hawkinsville, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements.

Please sign the online register at www.clarkfuneralhawkinsville.com.