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Jon "Waya Nvwodi" Glenn Thompson

Westminster, SC

November 2, 1949 - January 22, 2024

Nov 2, 1949 - Jan 22, 2024

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In memory of

Jon "Waya Nvwodi" Glenn Thompson

Passed

January 22, 2024
Born

November 2, 1949
Resided

Westminster, SC

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Jon Glenn Thompson

Affectionately, called Cherokee or Waya Nvwodi by his friends.

Age 74 Westminster, South Carolina

Born 11/02/1949 in Saratoga Springs, NY

Died January 22, 2024

From complications of an accident, he had weeks before on Coffee Rd. Westminster, SC.

Cherokee was a restless spirit in his early life and wandered across the country. He eventually settled down in Westminster, SC. Where his love for the outdoors and nature steered him towards a career …

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I was privileged enough to become chosen family with Waya. He was treated with respect as a brother, an elder, a friend…

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Born

November 2nd, 1949

Passed away

January 22nd, 2024

Westminster, SC

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