Mr. Charles Wayne Thompson, 64, of Danielsville, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital.

Born on August 21, 1957, he was the son of Juanita Kennedy Thompson and the late Joe Wilbur Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a retired maintenance worker for Pharma Tech in Royston, and he was of the Christian faith. He was also a US Air Force veteran.

Survivors include his mother: Juanita Kennedy Thompson of Hartwell; two sons: Joseph Thompson (Emmalee) of Comer, and Levi Thompson (Myranda) of Danielsville; one daughter: Nikki Hartrum (Seth) of Danielsville; three brothers: Mike Thompson (Anne), David Thompson (Sandra), and Chris Thompson, all of Hartwell; one sister: Cindy Jones of Hartwell; and three grandchildren: Braxton Brock, Hudson Thompson, and Charlie Thompson. Mr. Thompson is preceded in death by his father: Joe Wilbur Thompson and a brother: Tim Thompson.

The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. At other times the family will be at their respective homes.

Wayne wished to be cremated and a memorial service celebrating his life will be held Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Cory Pulliam officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Flat Shoals Baptist Church, 2999 Bowersville Hwy, Bowersville, GA 30516.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.