James LeRoy Thompson
April 12, 1919 ~ December 1, 2009
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 7th, 2009 at 10:00 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will recieve friends on Sunday, December 6th, 2009 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 3:00 PM.
James LeRoy “Roy” Thompson, 90, of Avenue, MD, died on December 1, 2009, at Washington Hospital Center. Born April 12, 1919 in Avenue, MD, he was the son of the late James Golden and Ruth Margaret Woodall Thompson, Sr... He was the loving husband of the late Marie Arvilla Faunce Thompson. He is survived by his children Barbara Hanigsberg and her husband Amir Nasseri of Olney, MD, Donald Thompson and his wife Rosie of Avenue, MD; his siblings Thelma Morris, Catherine Nelson, Genevieve St. Clair all from Avenue, MD and James G. “Junior” Thompson and Paul S. Thompson both of Coltons Point, MD, as well as Four Grandchildren Cathy and Johnny Hanigsberg, Cindy and Brian Thompson, Two Great-Grandchildren, Crystal Moore, Whitney Thompson and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren Christopher and Jason Moore. He was preceded in death by his brother Joseph A. “Gussy” Thompson, Sr., and sister Dorothy “Dot” Williams. Roy was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County where he attended Holy Angels School in Avenue, MD. He was a Waterman until he retired in 2000. He enjoyed gardening, planting flowers and telling stories about lifetime experiences. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 2:00 -5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home in Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be said at 3:00PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 7th, 2009 at 10:00AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD, with Father William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Johnny Hanigsberg, Brian Thompson, Chris Moore, Bobby Faunce, Ernie Woodall and Johnny Taylor. Memorial contributions may be made to Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.
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“I WILL MISS ROY VERY MUCH. HE WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO BE AROUND.”
“My Uncle Roy was the best at story telling. He always amazed me of how much he knew and who he knew. I always enjoyed his company and loved stopping to see him and Aunt Marie. I loved him and Aunt Marie very much and he will always have a spot in my heart. He lived a good life and he will be missed.”
“Roy was more to us than our neighbor, he was a dearly loved friend. We will miss him and always love him.”
“I was so saddened to learn that Mr. Thompson had passed away. I always enjoyed when he came in to see me at the Department of Aging. He was a true gentleman who loved life and his family to the fullest.”
“DONALD,BARBARA & FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF ROY’S PASSING. HIM & MARIE WERE GOOD NEIGHBORS WHEN I WAS GROWING UP. I WILL KEEP HIM IN MY PRAYERS! GOD BLESS YOU ALL. “
“Roy was so good at telling “waterman” type stories. I will miss him and the stories.”
“Uncle Roy will be so missed on the point. Mom and Dad have lost not only a brother but a best friend. Our prayers are with the whole family at this time. “
“Roy will truly be missed he was a loving brother and best friend. Joe will really miss their talks and times remembering their adventures oystering. “
“Sorry for the family’s loss.”