Rodney Thompson
November 5, 1940 ~ June 14, 2018
Harold Rodney Thompson, 77 of Hollywood, MD passed away on June 14, 2018 at his home.
He was the son of the late Edna Elizabeth Dean Thompson and Andrew Latelle Thompson. Rodney was the loving husband of Jeanette Davis Thompson, whom he married on February 9, 1963 in Asheville, NC.
He is survived by his children: Leah (Richard) Menard of Hollywood, MD, Drew (Candace) Thompson of Hollywood, MD, Philip (Dana) Thompson of Glen Burnie, MD Gayle (Tom) Kelly of Hollywood, MD and Wade Thompson of Hollywood, MD, siblings: Tim (Helen) Thompson of Mechanicsville, MD, Barbara Thompson of Hollywood, MD and Jerry (Linda) Thompson of Hollywood, MD, 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Rodney was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, he graduated from Leonardtown high school in 1959 and from Eastern Nazarene College in 1962 with an Associate Degree. He was the Owner of Homestead Auction.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM, with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 10:00AM in the Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, Hollywood, MD with Reverend Paul McPherson officiating.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Tom Kelly, Ryan Kelly, Mitchell Kelly, Lance Kelly, Jared Menard and Michael Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Drew Thompson, Philip Thompson, Wade Thompson, Tim Thompson, Jerry Thompson, Josh Ellison, Richard Menard and Jamey Thompson.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, Hollywood Church of the Nazarene and /or Leonardtown Church of the Nazarene.
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So Sorry to hear of the passing of Rodney. He was a great person. a great asset to the community.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We lived two houses down from Rodney and family when I was a kid. He taught me and Mike Hayden some golfing technique in the cow pasture…Much later he was the auctioneer at our church auction one year. He touched many many lives.
My heartfelt condolences to the Thompson family. Rodney was a one of a kind good guy. He will be missed by all.
Ryan, Julie, Thomas & All the Family; Rodney was a wonderfully unique man who brightened so many lives with his chanting & lively spirit. He positively touched so many and we will hold him dear in our hearts forever.
What a guy he was ! The Hollywood Harmoneers and his voice will outlive us all on CD and tapes.Few people had the impact on the community, the face recognition and the number of friends Rodney has. Wonderful family to whom I send my sincerest condolences.
To all of Rodney’s Family, The sun is a little brighter today because of his big smile. A true “Hollywood Boy”, he will be missed and remembered by all he touched. God has blessed him.
It is difficult to find the words to express our feeling of loss. Rodney was one of the first people we came to know when we moved to Hollywood so many years ago. He was that friendly smiling face there at Dean Lumber. Over the years we came to know him well. We will miss him but we know he is at peace with his Heavenly Father. Our love and sympathy to his family.
Wade, Mrs. Thompson & Family,
Condolences to all on the loss of your loved one. My prayers are with you. Lean on each other and your faith during this difficult time.
WHAT A PLEASURE IT WAS TO KNOW RODNEY. FROM DEANS, TO THE MANY DEBATES/DISCUSSIONS, THE HUNTS, THE MANY AUCTIONS, AND THE HORSE TRADES THROUGH THE YEARS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you RIP Rodney…
Condolences to Rodney’s family. His enthusiasm at auctions was priceless. I loved to hear him sing the auctioneer song. My prayers an thoughts are with you.
What a kind and good and generous man. He will truly be missed by all his life touched. I am so sorry and offer my sympathy and condolences to this good and humble man.
Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Rodney always made everyone in the room feel important. His joy in life was contagious. His obvious love for his family was wonderful to witness. I know that he will be missed by so very many people. I taped him singing at one of the quilt auctions and I love to listen to it still.
Love from “the lady with the dog.”
Our sincere condolences on the families loss. One of the nicest man I’ve ever known.
Our love and thoughts to all the Thompson family. Rodney was one of a kind and we are all richer because he passed through our lives.
Rodney! A great guy and what a character. So very sorry. Happy memories.
Praying for God’s peace and comfort as you walk this path and learn to traverse life without Rodney: the lover, the father; grandfather; great grandfather; brother; and cousin.
Rodney has been a part of my life since I was 5 years old and he was then around 14 or 15. As the family knows we attended Hollywood Church of the Nazarene together. He always had a smile, a laugh or a joke.
Go Rest High, Rodney, and take your rest!
Rodney had such a welcoming smile and greeting every time we went into Dean Lumber. Once he knew you, he always addressed you by your name. When it came to ordering supplies for the addition on our house, Rodney just knew what we wanted and needed to get the job done. That kind of help is hard to come by now. Anyone who was lucky enough to know Rodney will agree that he will never be forgotten. R.I.P, my friend.
My deepest condolences to the Thompson Family and Friends. St. Mary’s County loss another great individual. Rodney’s devotion to this county showed many times over. May the memories that everyone has of Rodney get them through this difficult time. God Bless.
Jeanette,Leah,Drew,Philip,Gayle and Wade, One can never know what to say at to a very special family at a time like this. You are all in my thought and prayers. We know that Rodney is safe and at home in the Arms of Our Lord. You will always wonderful, loving memories of your life together as a family. When the sorrow seems unbearable, remember that God is always with you to bear the burden.
Memories of Rodney Thompson
– HOLLYWOOD HARMONEERS
– Rodney playing church softball for Hollywood Nazarene Church barefoot.
– Homestead Auction on Thursday nights
-Tenor section in our Hollywood Nazarene Church choir and our “rastlin” behind the church after practice!
– Scuba diving with Joey Hoopengardner and his rescue of Joey
– Friday breakfasts with the Boys
– Oyster Scald Hall of Fame
– Echoes of Calvary- Radio Program WKIK
-Tug of war across his pond
-Rodney- St. Mary’s County Commissioner
-Dean Lumber
-Rodney’s kale patch
-Rodney pulling 5 water skiers at one time with his boat
-His recitation of The Old Violin”
-His laugh
-His sweet singing voice
We will miss Rodney so very much!
I first met Mr. Thompson in the capacity of County Commissioner. I had just began my career with County Government in 1989. An auction one year being held as a fundraiser for the Employees’ Association and, of course, Commissioner Thompson, was volunteered to be the auctioneer. It was so much fun listening to him banter back and forth with co-workers driving the price up. I will always remember that auction and how he purchasing a carousel rocking horse and
gave it to my one year old daughter. She loved that horse. Thanks for the fond memory! Commissioner Thompson was truly a great man!
We got to know Rodney through his son-in-law Richard, and Doris Lear, all tied into Homestead Auctions. A good auctioneer, as was Rodney, needs to have a breadth of knowledge, the gift of ‘divvy’ a la Lovejoy, and an infectious personality, one that draws friendly response from everyone he encounters. Rodney had these qualities, making him a good auctioneer, but more importantly, demonstrating that he was a good man. Those are few and far between, and his family was lucky to have been tied to him, and his friends and acquaintances, such as Sandy and myself, were blessed to have experienced the moments of connection that we did.
We got to know Rodney through his son-in-law Richard, and Dorie Lear, all tied into Homestead Auctions. A good auctioneer, as was Rodney, needs to have a breadth of knowledge, the gift of ‘divvy’ a la Lovejoy, and an infectious personality, one that draws friendly response from everyone he encounters. Rodney had these qualities, making him a good auctioneer, but more importantly, demonstrating that he was a good man. Those are few and far between, and his family was lucky to have been tied to him, and his friends and acquaintances, such as Sandy and myself, were blessed to have experienced the moments of connection that we did.
So sad to hear the news last night. We had to make a trip to Bowie this Am and are unable to attend the service on time.
We have wonderful memories of the auctions with Rodney and have always held him dear in our hearts. We pray for the whole family and will meet him one day in Heaven. Love Gwen and Bob
Mrs. Thompson & Family,
We send our condolences on the loss of Rodney! He always had a big smile, and kind word when greeting customers at Dean Lumber! May you find comforting the many wonderful years you had together.
Tommy & Rose Goldsborough
So sorry to learn of Rodney’s passing.
We have fond memories with lots of laughs. He will be missed by those who
came into his company. Best to Jeanette
and family.
To the Thompson family our hearts and prayers are with you all. Many happy memories of Rodney he was quite the character. We will miss him dearly until we meet again cousin.
My prayers are with the Family and Friends of Rodney. RIP Rodney. From Mary Helen Abell’s Family
To the family,
My deepest sympathies on your loss. It is evident that Mr. Rodney was genuinely loved and will be greatly missed. Please take comfort in knowing that you do not face this trial alone. Rather, you have the God of all comfort nearby to help you endure (2 Cor 1:3,4; Psalms 34:18). He promises to strengthen us when we are weak. He also offers us the hope of living forever on earth (Psalm 37:29) and even many who have passed away will one day see the fulfillment of that promise through his son, Jesus Christ (John 5:28,29). I hope these faith-strengthening thoughts will bring you comfort along with the precious memories shared and the love of those around you at this time.