Ronald James "Ronnie" Thompson
August 22, 1959 ~ November 8, 2012
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be private.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Ronald”Ronnie” James Thompson, 53, of Valley Lee, MD., passed away on November 8, 2012 in Valley Lee, MD. Born on August 22, 1959 in Washington DC., he was the son of Herta Thompson of Arapaho, NC., and James and Ginny Thompson of Newburg, MD.
Ronnie is survived by his special friend Debbie King of Valley Lee, MD., children: Melanie Hicks of Mechanicsville, MD., Mandi Bernazzani of Piney Point, MD, Larry Mercer of TX, and 2 grandchildren. Siblings: Patricia Simons of Virginia Beach, VA., David Thompson of Araphoe, NC. And Thomas Thompson, of Park Hall, MD, Pat Spatarella, Joe Rison, Mary Rison, Bonnie Rison, and Ray Rison. Ronnie was preceded in death by his brother Donald Rison.
Ronnie worked as a Well Driller for Schofield Well Drilling. He was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD and enjoyed; hunting, fishing, and motorcycle riding.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 2:00PM – 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2013 at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be private.





“My thoughts and prayers with everyone in this time of sorrow. RIP my brother and you are in God’s capable hands now. You’ll be greeted by others who’ve gone before you …Donald, Don, etc. Love Always!”
“To the Thompson Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ronnie is finally at peace and is no longer in pain. We have lost a great friend and will miss him deeply. We love you Ronnie.”
“Our thoughts and prayers to the family. Rest in peace.”
“To Ronnie’s family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace Ronnie.”
“When someone becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure…Thank you Ronnie for giving me the light of my life…OUR daughter, Melanie…Rest in peace, and know that you are held close to our hearts…”
“To the Thompson family, Debbie and Rachel, May Ronnie rest in peace. He will be missed by many. We have many fond memories of Ronnie. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. “
“To Ronnie’s Family: Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace Ronnie.”
“”Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort” May Ronnie rest in peace.”
“”To the THOMPSON Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.” “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. May he rest in peace!”
“Rest in peace my friend. I will miss you; ’till we meet again.”
“To The Thompson Family.May The Memories you Cherrish Help Heal Your Sorrow.May Your Strength Come From Knowing That Ronnie Is Safe & No Longer In Pain. He To Will Cherrish The memories That You Share.And Thank You For Sharing Him With Us. He Was A Very Dear Friend & He Will Be Missed By Many! We Love You Ronnie!”
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ronnie’s entire family. God Bless. “
“We give our heartfelt condolences to the Thompson family and a great friend Debbie King. Hang in there GOD DID NOT BUILD US TO BREAK. So family even though we know how hard it is to let go, LET GO. Trust me R.T. is a better place. Resting in the bosom of our CREATOR. Be strong family GOD IS GOOD “ALL” the time. ” NO MORE PAIN & SORROW NO MORE WORRYING ABOUT TOMORROW”. “
“R.T. my friend my buddy buddy…You will truly be missed but not forgotten. We had our time shared here on this earth and felt that is was time to call you home. I loved what you did for my brother, you know what I mean, and now that you have crossed over to the other side I want you to tell my brother that I will see you all in a while….. <3"
“Melanie, we’re so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“So sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing, may he rest in peace. My condolences to the entire family.”
“David, Melanie, Mandi, Debbie and Family, My condolence to all that knew Ronnie. Ronnie was a friend to all that he met. Remember all the great memories and keep them close to your heart! My prayer’s are with you.”