James K. Thompson
James Kenneth Thompson age 68 of Richwood, died peacefully Monday afternoon April 23, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born April 11, 1944 in Marion to the late Alvin Kenneth and Ruby Evelyn (Fetter) Thompson, he was also predeceased by one brother: Tommy Thompson and one sister: Noreen McPherson and one infant daughter Dena Maria Thompson
Jim was a 1962 graduate of the Richwood High School, was a self employed snack food distributer for over 19 yrs, his route included most of Marion County, he was also very active in the Village of Richwood, where he worked as the Waste Water Superintendent, served on village council, is the Zoning Inspector and at one time was the Village Administrator.
Jim was very active at the former St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in LaRue, member of the K of P Lodge in Essex, enjoyed golfing, fishing and gardening, his also loved playing the guitar, calling Bingo at the Richwood Civic Center and St. Mary’s Church in Marion and watching birds out his window.
Jim had an ornery and playful spirit that will be missed by many.
Surviving are his children: Peter Kenneth Thompson of Charlotte, N.C., Trina Marie Wetters of Sacramento, Ca. and Dena Marie (Ricardo) Romo of Marion, 6 grandchildren,his former wife and mother of their children, Marsha Carr of Marion, beloved sister, Mozelle Sands of Richwood and special friend and long time companion Mary Gay Mowery whom he made his home with.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday April 26, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood, where friends may call 2 hours prior to the service, Alison Mowery and Pastor Joseph Rhea will officiate, burial will take place in the Claibourne Cemetery.
Memorial Gifts may be made to the Richwood Civic Center at 235 Grove Street Richwood, Ohio 43344 and to the Northern Union County Fire and EMS Assn, 602 N. Franklin St., Richwood, Ohio 43344
Remembrances and Condolences may be made at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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