Leonard Wayne "Leo" Thompson

Leonard Wayne “Leo” Thompson entered the Gates of Heaven on July 17, 2015. He was born in Chatom, AL on February 19, 1945 and grew up in Chickasaw. Leo was a graduate of Vigor High School in 1963, playing football and achieving All-County Accolades as a wide receiver for those great teams of the early sixties. He worked for Bellsouth Telephone Company from 1964 as a Lineman and progressed to Staff Manager in outside plant engineering. He was a very dedicated employee who had perfect attendance all his working years and earned a Spirit of Service Award recognizing him for excellency in customer service. Following his retirement, he worked in similar positions with contractors up to just a few weeks ago. Leo was a 32nd Degree Mason, at Loop Lodge #895, a Shriner and a fierce Alabama Fan. Leo was preceded in death by his father, William Conrad, his mother, Ethel Beech; and brothers, Melvin and Bernnie. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years and 8 months, Karen Phillips Thompson; son, Leonard Wayne Thompson, Jr. “Skip” (Penny); brother, Donald Lee (Jean); sisters, Bernice and Jackie; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of close friends and work associates. Funeral Service will be held at Luke 4:18 Fellowship Church on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 12:00 noon with a two hour visitation prior to the service. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations be made in his memory to Luke 4:18 Building Fund, 2664 Sollie Road, Mobile, AL 36695. Arrangements by Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 9700 Celeste Road, Saraland, AL.