Elton Hubert Thompson, 83, a veteran of the US Marine Corp. passed away Saturday. A graveside service will be held 2:00 Tuesday at Maplewood Cemetery in Clayton. Mr. Thompson was a member of Granite Lodge #191, Johnston County Shrine Club, American Legion Post #71 and Hocutt Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Joyce L. Thompson, son, Marty Thompson and his wife Sylvia, daughter, Faye Thompson Christie, granddaughters, Jenna Ritchie and her husband Jacob, Alex Christie and Christie Joseph and her husband Shawn, great grandchild, Mason Joseph. Online condolences may be made to the Thompson family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com. Arrangements are with McLaurin Funeral Home, Clayton.