Du Bois Smock Thompson

AIKEN, SC -- Du BOIS SMOCK THOMPSON, JR, 71, beloved husband of Judith Hekman Thompson, died Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at his residence in Aiken, SC after a 10 year struggle with Alzheimer's. A native of Metuchen, NJ, Mr. Thompson was a son of the late Du Bois Smock Thompson, Sr. and Martha Finney Thompson. He was a graduate of the Wardlaw Hartridge School, American University and the Thunderbird School of International Global Management. He was a retired banking executive and had lived in Tunbridge, VT for 15 years and Waterford, VT for 25 years before moving to Aiken, SC two years ago. Mr. Thompson was a member of Rotary International, former trustee and treasurer of the Thetford Academy, long-time trustee of The Haven and former chairman of the Lyndon State College Foundation. He was a member and officer of the Lower Waterford Congregational Church for 25 years. He was an avid gardener and motorcyclist. Survivors, in addition to Judy, his wife of 47 years, include a daughter, Christina Hekman Thompson (Duane Stevens), Aiken, SC, a son, Du Bois Smock Thompson III (Amy), Danville, VT and five grandchildren, Sabrina, Holden, Grafton, Mark and Courtney. A memorial service will be held in Vermont at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Lower Waterford Congregational Church Restoration Fund, PO Box 111 , Lower Waterford VT 05848. Please visit the online guest register at www.shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Du Bois Smock Thompson, please visit our flower store.