Georgetown: John David Thompson, 68, widower of Kathy Cribb Thompson, died Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. Mr. Thompson was born in Georgetown on April 4, 1952, a son of the late James R. Thompson, Jr. and Nancy E. Long Thompson. Mr. Thompson grew up in Georgetown and graduated from Winyah High School. He was an active and devoted member of Screven Baptist Church. He was fortunate to have worked most of his life doing what he loved and at the place he loved, Parks and Recreation for Georgetown County until retired. Mr. Thompson loved everything to do with ball especially fast pitch softball. He was very involved with the community in so many different ways such as working with the Rescue Squad. David had many talents; he was a self-taught Guitar player, and a wonderful story teller. He had a great sense of humor and never met a stranger, not to mention an avid Clemson fan. He is survived by a daughter: Kristin T. Long (Spencer) of Georgetown; three brothers, James "Jerry" Gerald Thompson (Sandra) of Ft. Worth, TX; Ronald "Ronnie" Patrick Thompson (Kathy) of Pawleys Island and Edward Drew "E.T." Thompson of Georgetown; a grandson, Jackson Spencer Long and a granddaughter, Bevan Caroline Long; and special friends, Rickie Rowe, Rev. Jamie Harrelson and the Forbes Family, along with a number of great-nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be two o'clock Friday, March 5, 2021, at Screven Baptist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Jamie Harrelson. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 5, 2021 in the church sanctuary from twelve until two o'clock. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donation to: Screven Baptist Church, 2221 S Island Rd, Georgetown, SC 29440. Please sign a guestbook at: www.mayerfuneralhome.com. The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is assisting the family.