Paden Moore Thompson Jr., 83, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital.

Paden was born October 5, 1941, in Iredell County to the late Paden Moore Thompson Sr. and Kathleen Martin Thompson. He was a graduate of Troutman High School, and he retired from Imperial Beverages. He loved animals and playing guitar. He was a big fan of Chet Adkins and Elvis Presley.

In addition to his parents, Paden was preceded in death by a son, Danny R. Thompson; a grandson, Lonnie Gene Welborn Jr.; a sister, Norma Thompson Ritchie; and brother-in-law, Rick Stallings.

Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Debra Welborn (Lonnie); son, Donnie Chet Thompson; grandson, Michael Paul Welborn; brother, Elvis Lee Thompson; sister, Donna Stallings; special brother-in-law, Ted Ritchie; several nieces and nephews.

There are no services planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Iredell County, 110 Robinson Road, Mooresville, NC 28117.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family of Paden Thompson Jr.