, Allen Thompson

Dr. Charles Allen Thompson, 70, of Petersburg, passed away at his residence on Tuesday September 18, 2007. He was the son of the Late Charles Leon, Jr., & Jackie King Thompson. He was a retired Associate Professor of History at Virginia State University, an art enthusiast, was a member of the Virginia Historical Society, National Trust for Historical Preservation, a volunteer researcher for the city of Petersburg Public Library to document the history of Petersburg, a member of the Board of Directors for the Southside Virginia Council of the Arts, member of the Board of Directors for the Petersburg Art League, member of the American Civil Liberties Union, Petersburg Democratic Party, Virginia Museum of Art, member of PHI BETA KAPPA Society since 1958, he had a great enthusiasm for traveling and living life to the fullest. He is survived by a sister; Jean Stone of Burleson, Texas, aunts; Sarah Ragan, Kathy Wilks, Ruby Huddleston, nephew; Britt Sitzes & wife Mary Carole of Austin Texas, nieces; Angela Averhart & husband, Dr. Vernon Averhart of Fort Worth Texas, Wendy Hanks & husband, Kevin of Texas, numerous cousins and a multitude of friends. A memorial service for Mr. Thompson will be held Monday October 1, 2007, 11:00 AM at Christ & Grace Episcopal Church 1545 S. Sycamore Street Petersburg, Virginia with Rev. David H. Teschner officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Whitman-Walker Clinic, 1407 S. Street NW, Washington DC 2009. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com