We are saddened to hear the loss of Henry Alfred Thompson, 88, of Garner, NC who passed away on April 26, 2025. He was born May 11, 1936, to the late John Thompson and Ila Pollard Thompson. He was the second born of five children.

Alfred, alongside his brother Wallace, decided to start their own scrap metal business and in 1975, TT&E Iron and Metal was formed. During his years at TT&E he wore many hats, while his love for recycling and making the community beautiful grew. He loved each and every employee like they were family and had a fondness for every customer as he strived to create a successful business.

Alfred is survived by his beautiful bride of 66 years, Lois Thompson, his daughter Tandra Payseur, his son Mark Thompson, his daughter Karen Watkins (Bobby) and his son Ronnie Thompson.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 1200 Benson Road, Garner, NC 27529.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

The burial is open to everyone and will be conducted following the funeral at the Montlawn Memorial Park (2911 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27603).