J. Robert Thompson, age 71, of Punta Gorda, FL and Higgins Lake, formerly of Rochester Hills, died November 30, 2013. Retired Executive Director of Manufacturing - Advanced Technology Vehicles for General Motors Corp. Beloved husband of Lee for 48 years. Dear father of Barbara (Todd) Fleming and Cathy (Peter) Buckmaster. Loving grandfather of Katie, Colie, Amelia and Charlie. Brother of Lorna (Ed Rojas) Richardson. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at First Congregational Church, 1315 N. Pine Street in Rochester. His family will receive friends from 3:00 on Tuesday until 7:00 p.m. at PIXLEY FUNERAL HOME, 322 W. University Drive in Downtown Rochester. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bob’s name may be made to Markey Christian Ministries, 4736 N. Flint Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 or to Athletic Angels, 44191 Plymouth Oaks Blvd., Suite 600, Plymouth, MI 48170. www.pixleyfuneral.com
