Dale Franklin Thompson

He was born on October 3, 1956, in Mullens, WV, and was the son of the late Franklin and Geraldine Pinchback Thompson.

Dale graduated from Fort Defiance High School in 1974 and later graduated from Blue Ridge Community College. He served his country by serving in the US Marine Corp during Vietnam. He was a long time business owner and truck driver and a member of Marine Corp League. Dale was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed racing motor cross and demolition derbies.

On December 20, 1974 he married, Debra Alexander Thompson, who survives.

He is also survived by a son, Matthew Thompson and wife, Stephanie, of Stanley; his grandchildren, Tyler, Cheyenne and Austin Thompson; a great-grandchild, Cooper Thompson; his sisters, Kathleen Gantt (Mike), Donna Protill all of Quicksburg, Leda Cox (John) of Crimora, and Paula Tuley of Staunton; his half-sister, Billie Jo Wheby (Mike) of North Carolina, step-sisters, Deborah Carter and Cathy Nicely both of Staunton; a step brother, Richard Tuley of Fishersville and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a half-sister, Shelia Thompson and half-brother, Richard Thompson.

The family will receive friends 12:30-1:30 pm, Friday, September 23, 2022 at Lindsey Funeral Home in Weyers Cave. The casket will be closed.

A graveside service will follow at 2 pm, at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery with Pastor Russell Heinrich officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Augusta County Sheriff’s Office, K9 Division, P. O. Box 860, Verona, VA 24482; Grottoes Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 1187, Grottoes, VA 24441 or Page County Animal Shelter, 1261 Goodrich Rd., Stanley, VA 22851.

Online condolences and shared memories may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com.