Mr. Harold E. Thompson

Harold E. Thompson, 93, of Greensburg, Indiana, passed away Monday, August 1, 2011, at the Morning Breeze Nursing Home in Greensburg. Harold was born on October 3, 1917, in Johnson County. He was the son of Joy and Etoilie Thompson. Harold married Lela Irene Thompson on March 12, 1939 in Indianapolis and she preceded him in death in 2001.

Harold was a farmer for over 30 years and worked in the maintenance department for Reliance Electric in Columbus until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Greensburg and was a 60+ year member of the Westport Masonic Lodge. Harold was also a self-taught master woodworker.

Harold is survived by one daughter Karen (Jim) Copeland of New Castle; one son Gerel (Lynn) Thompson of Greencastle; one sister Mary Weakley of Shelbyville; grandchildren: Lisa (Andy) Costin of Oak Harbor, Washington; Gerrit (Julie) Thompson of Greencastle; and Sara (Kenny) Short of Greencastle; and great grandchildren: Dustin and Samantha Costin; Tyler and Seth Thompson; and Madison, Jonathan, and Rebekah Short. In addition to his wife Irene, Harold was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Dorothy Morris.

Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday, August 4, at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home from 5PM – 8PM. The Celebration of Life Service will be Friday, August 5 at 10:30AM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Greensburg United Methodist Church.