Preceding him in death were his parents, Elbert and Flora Thompson; daughter, Wanda Bolton; 4 sisters; 2 brothers; son-in-law, Ron Wells.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Helen; sons, Terry Thompson and Brian Thompson; daughters, Sherry Wells, Missy Lavine, and Robin (Duane) Patrick; grandchildren, Becky, Paul Scott, Christy, Brad, Timothy, Brandon (Lindsay), Marissa (David), Jacob, Madison, Ryan, and Seth; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild.
Private services will be officiated by Dr. Roger Green. Final resting place in Miami Valley Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. Condolences may be shared at www.anderson-fh.com.