Lyle F Thompson

Lyle was born in Coldwater, Michigan, on December 17, 1955, the son of Edwin D. and Nancy (Keith) Thompson. His father preceded him in death, and his mother resides in Coldwater, Michigan.

He married his loving wife of 34 years Sherry (Miller) Thompson on July 28, 1979.

Lyle had been employed for many years with United Technologies in Quincy, Michigan, as a rolling mill operator. He went on to work an additional 20 years in shipping and receiving.

Lyle grew-up with four devoted brothers, Randy, Mark, Keith and Brian.

His love of music evolved over the years from listening to vinyl records and proceeded to 8 tracks, cassettes, CDs then downloads. He enjoyed playing several instruments throughout his life including drums and guitar and recently a hammer dulcimer. His voice complemented them all.

He was a member of GFC fishing club and was a Grizz Brother. He was a lifelong Detroit Tiger fan and baseball card and memorabilia collector. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing horseshoes and riding his motorcycle.

Surviving are his mother, Nancy Thompson of Coldwater, Mich.; a daughter, Monica and Christopher Jackson of Spring Hill, Tenn.; his wife, Sherry (Miller) Thompson; a grandson, Davis Jackson; three brothers, Randy and Cindy Thompson of Burlington, Mich., Mark and Wendy Thompson of Coldwater, Mich., and Brian and Kelly Thompson of Fremont, Ind.; his former wife and mother of his daughter Moncia, Becky Rumens-Boyd of Quincy, Mich.; and several nieces, nephews and cherished friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edwin Thompson in 1987 and and a brother, Keith Thompson in 2011.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Ind.

Funeral services will held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2013, at the funeral home with Pastor JR Miller officiating. Burial will follow the services at Knauss Cemetery, Kinderhook Township, Branch County, Coldwater, Michigan.

Memorials are to Thoracic Surgery Institute/ Therapy Dogs, 2845 Capital Ave SW, Suite 115 Battle Creek, MI 49015,

Phone number (269) 441-0444