LOCAL DEATH: Bernard Thompson

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July 26, 2010

Staff Writer Cordele Dispatch The Cordele Dispatch Mon Jul 26, 2010, 02:23 PM EDT

Unadilla —

UNADILLA — Bernard Thompson, age 72, of Unadilla died Sunday, July 25 in a Hawkinsville hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 27 at 11 a.m. at County Line Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.

The family greeted friends 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. They may be contacted at the Statham residence, 2750 Sugar Hill Rd., Unadilla. Memorial gifts may be made to American Heart Association, PO Box 840692 Dallas, TX 75284-0692.

Brannen-Nesmith Funeral Home of Unadilla had charge of the arrangements. Friends may register online at www.brannen-nesmith.com.

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