Mr. Fred Thompson

Fred was united in marriage to the love of his life, Daisy Ann Thompson and together they shared 67 years of love, devotion friendship and unwavering commitment. He was born in Hazand, Kentucky on January 2, 1935 and passed away in Saginaw, Michigan June 8, 2026 at the age of 91 years. Fred served four years in the United States Navy and received an Honorable Discharge on October 13, 1963. As a young man he worked in the coal mines in Kentucky. Fred eventually relocated to Saginaw, Michigan where he worked 30 plus years for General Motors before retiring. He was also a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church. Fred was known for his kind heart, gentle spirit and willingness to help anyone in need. He was respected by family, friends, neighbors and coworkers alike. He enjoyed working in his yard, watching sports, classic westerns, playing pool, spending time with loved ones and sharing stories from life experiences. Fred’s calm demeanor, warm smile and easy-going personality made him someone people naturally gravitated toward. Mr. Thompson leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Daisy Ann Thompson; grandchildren, Jimenece Thompson, Saginaw, MI, Bryce Thompson, Detroit, MI, DaVeon Thompson, Saginaw, MI and Alfonso Roy Thompson, Jr., Los Angeles, CA; great-grandchildren, Jiliah (Thompson) Wicker, Jakira Thompson, Liberty Carter and Ruby Garner all of Saginaw, MI and Cyrus Davis, Missouri, Torrell Jenkins and Annastacia Stenger; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; a very special daughter-in-law, Teresa Thompson, Saginaw, MI; two very special friends, Lillie Mae Cooper and Joyce Neal. Mr. Fred Thompson was preceded in death by his children, Alfreda Thompson and Alfonzo Roy Thompson; grandson, Tonay Thompson; granddaughters, Ja’Kail Thompson and Jahnya Thompson; parents, Amos and Amanda (Cash) Thompson; siblings, Amos, Jr., Steve, June, Henry, Donald, Robert Lee, Mary, Isabelle, Clercy, Charity, Niami, Sally, Juanita, Nora and Martha. Family hour will take place at 10:30 a.m. with the funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 535 Cathy Street, Saginaw, MI 48601. Rev. Dr .Dennis Laffoon will officiate with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3210 S. Washington, Saginaw, MI 48601.

Mr. Fred Thompson

January 2, 1935 - June 8, 2026