Lorain Alvin "Tommy" Thompson
Lorain Alvin "Tommy" Thompson, age 84 of Richwood passed away Sunday evening, July 3, 2011 at Milcrest Nursing Center after an extended illness. He was born January 2, 1927 in Marion to the late Alvin and Ruby (Fetter) Thompson of Richwood. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Noreen McPherson, a grandson, Jeremy Thompson and a step-son, Robert Moore.
He served in the U. S. Army from 1942 to 1943 and was a veteran of World War II. He was a former Tecumseh employee and a retired carpenter. Tommy enjoyed spending time with family and friends, loved to fish and was an avid NASCAR fan, particularly Jeff Gordon.
He is survived by his wife, Florence "Flo" Thompson whom he married August 15, 1975 and she survives in Marysville. He is also survived by five children, Allen of Marysville; Bob of Richwood; Dana (Debbie) of Richwood; Bill of North Carolina; Scott (Christy) of Richwood; step-children, Blanchard (Karen) Moore of Marysville; Ryan (Sue Ann) Moore of Springfield; Viantha (Bill) Halley of Marysville; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother, Jimmy Thompson of Richwood; and a sister, Mozelle "Babe" Sands of Richwood.
Funeral services will be Thursday, July 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM in the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood with Pastor Dan Grose officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery where military honors will be provided by the Richwood Area Veterans. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial gifts may be given to Loving Care Hospice, P. O. Box 613, Marysville, OH 43040 or to the Richwood VFW Post 870, P. O. Box 164, Richwood, OH 43344.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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