David worked at Mansfield Tire and later worked as a truck driver for Nickles Bakery. He enjoyed playing basketball with his children and was passionate about dirt racing. He was a loving father who worked hard; he built his family home and always provided for them.
David is survived by his children, Stephen (Starla) Thompson and their 4 children, Patti (Jim) Constance and their 5 children, Paula Thompson and her 4 children and Lisa Miller and her 2 children; sister, Pat Niswander; and special friend, Karen Spiess.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Jeffrey Thompson; and his two brothers, Jim Thompson and Lawrence Thompson.
The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond St., Mansfield, Ohio 44902. A funeral service will follow thereafter beginning at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Jim Berry officiating. He will be laid to rest in Little Washington Cemetery.
