Narvell Thompson, affectionately called "Peter," was born to Frances Lewis Thompson and the late Willie Thompson, Jr. in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on January 31, 1955.

Peter's varied work history included jobs as a laborer with several construction companies in the Winston-Salem area. He was also quite handy with gardening and lawn care. He seemed to find joy in tending the lawns of each of his sisters.

His infectious, fun-loving personality will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He was a hardworker, loved to sing and dance and was quite candid with his observations.

Mr. Narvell "Peter" Thompson passed away at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem on Monday, May 15, 2017 following an extended period of illness. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his nephew, Kerry "KAYRO" Thompson.

Those family members who survive and who will forever cherish loving memories of him include his son, Johnny Penn; his mother, Frances Lewis Thompson; four sisters, Gloria Cain, Margretta Rice, Mae Thompson and Carrie Thompson; his brother, Willie Thompson, III; his uncle and namesake, Narvell Thompson; fourteen nieces and nephews; twenty-one great nieces and nephews; many cousins; his Sunrise Towers Family; several extended family members and many friends.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, May 19, 2017 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. The family will greet friends thirty minutes prior to the service.

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