Born in Columbus, Kerry was a 1974 graduate of Columbus North High School and went on to continue his education studying accounting at Ivy Tech Community College. He spent much of his working life in the hospitality field as a night auditor at several hotels in Nashville and Edinburgh, Indiana.
A lifelong resident of Columbus, Kerry was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and enjoyed volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Kerry had a wide range of interests and was happiest when enjoying the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid golfer who loved playing rounds at Green Belt, Par 3, and Otter Creek. He also had a fondness for miniature golf. He was a passionate fan of country music, attending numerous concerts at the Little Nashville Opry. A collector at heart, Kerry built up an impressive collection of record albums, CDs, and coins over the years. He was a movie buff, particularly fond of Abbott and Costello films. He also loved traveling with his family throughout the Midwest, exploring new places.
Kerry is survived by his brother, Kevin E. Thompson and Kevin’s partner, Ramille A. Belmonte of Lebanon, OH; as well as Kerry’s close friend, Linda Gaskill of Columbus, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty (Cook) Thompson and M.E. “Jiggs” Thompson.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 27, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers-Reed Chapel. An additional visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 28, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., with a funeral service to follow at 1:30 p.m. at Myers-Reed Chapel, officiated by Chaplain Dan Richwine. Kerry will be laid to rest at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Kerry will be remembered for his kindness, dry sense of humor, and love for life’s little joys. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Those who wish may send memorials in Kerry’s name to the Foundation for Youth, Columbus, or the Autism Society of Indiana.
Please leave a fond memory of Kerry at www.Myers-Reed.com.
