Mr. Wayne Thompson, 83, of Sparks, Georgia, passed away October 5, 2026 at his residence.  Mr. Thompson was born on September 5, 1943 in Oxford, Florida to the late Albert Lewis Thompson and the late Ruby Blitch Thompson.  He lived most of his life in Cook County and was of the Baptist faith.  He was a retired truck driver for Bates Precast Concrete.

      Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Shirley Nobles Thompson of Sparks; two daughters and sons-in-law; Cindy and Tim Meadows, Tiffany and Darien Cain, all of Sparks; four grandchildren: Erica and Kaya Meadows, Shawn and Claire Cain; Kyle Cain, all of Sparks, and Erin Bowman of Panama City, Florida; ten great grandchildren; Cole Southerland, Brylee Meadows, Emery Cain, Eden Cain, all of Sparks, Bren Russell, Keigan Russell, Willow Russell, Karleigh Russell, all of Hahira, Georgia, Maddox Alumbaugh and Lakelyn Alumbaugh, both of Panama City, Florida; three sisters: Wanda Childress of Ashville, North Carolina, Gail Stephens of Nashville, Georgia and Bonnie Holley of Adel, Georgia.

      A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Spring Hill Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Johnny Hendley officiating.  Interment will follow.  Visitation will be from 10:00 to 10:45 AM, Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Boone Funeral Home; 1804 S. Hutchinson Ave.

      Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefuerals.com.  Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Thompson family.