Willie E. Thompson began his career at Delta College in 1970. At the time of his death in 2005, Mr. Thompson was Vice President of Student and Educational Services. Although his accomplishments at Delta College and in the community were many and varied, he will be remembered for his dedication and concern for the youth of the community, as evidenced in his fundamental beliefs concerning education – that all students can learn and should be presented with that opportunity. He labored tirelessly to ensure that students were placed in positions to become successful and contributors to their community.