Drew MacDonald Thompson
February 17, 1986 ~ June 1, 2009
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 12:00PM at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 10:00AM - 12:00 PM at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Drew MacDonald Thompson, of Mooresville, North Carolina and formerly Lexington Park, Maryland, died June 1, 2009 in Charlotte North Carolina. Drew was born in Leonardtown, Maryland, February 17, 1986 to Ken Thompson and Patricia Hobgood Rivenbark. After attending Leonardtown High School, Drew applied to and was accepted by the prestigious NASCAR Training Institute to become an automotive technician. He was to have graduated this fall. He was also continuing his studies at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, NC.
Drew‘s humor and gift for storytelling, his kindness and innate goodness, brought joy to the lives of those who knew and loved him. He had a smile that lit up a room, and he dearly loved his family, though his friends were always an important part of his life. His family is mourning the early death of a son with great promise.
Drew is survived by his mother, Patricia Rivenbark and her fiancée, Karl Wagner; his father and stepmother, Kenneth and Nancy Thompson; his loving brother, Logan Thompson; his closest friend, Cherrikka Ford; his maternal grandmother, Hazel Ulrich; his maternal grandfather, William Hobgood and wife, Marian and his aunt Skye Hobgood and Uncle Jim Butler, his aunt Charlotte Jydstrup and cousin, Rael Ammon; his aunt and uncle, Robert and Ursula Thompson, and cousins, Cody and Austin; his aunt Anne Thompson.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 10:00AM - 12:00 PM at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where a Funeral Service will be held at Noon. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. PallBearers will be Logan Thompson, Jack Hare Jr., Specialist John Therres, James Owens, Mike Norfolk, and Richard Starr. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Able, Steven Henry and Manna Ford. A reception will follow at Good Samaritan Lutheran Church.
Flowers may be sent to the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center, 24005 Pt.Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
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“Patrica and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. If their is anything we can let us know. We LOVE U and will KEEP U & your Family in our PRAYERS, also Karl.”
“Patricia and family we are so sorry to hear of your sons passing. We will keep all of your family in our prayers.”
“Patricia, Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. Much Love, Ron, Susan, Eric, & Ryan”
“Patricia, I cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through, the loss of a son so young and with what you believed to be an entire life ahead of him is unimaginable. I found this quote from a tombstone in Ireland “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal”. Hold on tightly to those precious memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Dearest Trish, I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words, my prayers and thought are with you and your family. Please call is you need anything. “
“Patricia, so sorry to hear of your son Drew’s passing, Know that our hearts and prayers are with you, and we share your grief. Love John and Charlotte “
“Patricia, may God bless you and watch over you during this terrible time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Bill and Marian, we are so sorry about the loss of your grand-son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Becky & Jerry”
“Patricia and Family we are saddened to hear of the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Patricia, Please accept our heartfelt condolences for you and your family. Words cannot express the heartbreak you must be going through. Our prayers and love are with you and may God Bless you and help you find comfort during this time. Love you sweetie, Brenda”
“Dearest Patricia,Logan,family and friends, “Our deepest prayers are prayed today for God’s comfort and peace that passes all understanding for your family, during this time of such grave loss. I vividly remember Drew’s gentle giant spirit and the respect/politeness he showed toward me each and every time he saw me. Drew will be fondly remembered always and truly missed!!!!” Warmest regards,The Olson/Potts Family”
“Our prayers are with all of those that knew and loved Drew. He was a Blessing to know and a gift from God.”
“Patricia and Logan, I’m so sorry…Drew made a huge influence in my life and his loss is so sad. He was larger than life. I can’t believe I’ll never see his big red head again! You are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“I am so sorry about the loss of Drew. He was such a great guy.”
“Patricia, We are so saddened to hear of your son’s passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.”
“Patricia, My thoughts and prayers are with you during such a difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers. Love, Janet”
“Patricia and family. I am so sorry for your loss of your son. My prayers are with you and your family. This is a ‘one minute at a time situation’. Hang in there.”
“Drew, I will always love you and you will be in my heart forever. Aunt Skye and uncle Jim”
“Patricia and family: Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“To Bill, Marian, and family: Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Patricia, I am speechless, don’t know what to say to make this better. I was lucky enough to meet Drew, over the phone in your office. He seemed like a really positive person with a lot going for him. You WILL get past this, at some point we have to leave. Just know this helps me to appreciate every minute I have with my son. Please take care of yourself. I am thinking about you. Love, Maria”
“Patricia and Family, We are sorry to hear of the loss of your son. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Patricia, My heart goes out to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers. Love, JoAnn “
“I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Patricia, I’m very sorry to hear about your son. “
“Our prayers are for God to ease you and your families sorrow and to replace it with peace and sweet memories. With sympathy, Franc, Abby and Briana”
“Patricia, Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your Son. I pray that you will find strength in God.”
“Patricia and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I just want to you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. “God Bless”. “
“Patricia and Family, it’s really true that Drew’s smile lit up a room and his dear sweet self always made me feel remembered and cared about. I can’t imagine what you’re going through. If I can do anything, please let me know.”
“Patricia, May God bless and comfort you and your family during this difficult time. My prayers are with all of you. “
“Marian, Bill, and Family: I wanted to let you know that I am thinking and praying for you during this very difficult time. Love, Hilary “
“Patricia: Words cannot express what I feel for your loss. I know that Drew was a wonderful son because he had such a great Mom. All my prayers and love are with you. Robin Coll and family”
“I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“May you and your family find peace during this difficult time through the Lord of us all.”
“Patricia, my heart goes out to you and your family for the loss of your son. A loss of a child is one of the must difficult things to have to overcome. I’m hear if you need anything and if you need a shoulder to cry on. God bless you and your family. You and your family are in my prayers.”
“May God comfort you and your family during this time of bereavement.”
“Patricia, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family for the loss of your beloved son. If there is anything you need, please give me a call. Love, Terri & family “
“Patricia and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.”
“Patricia, I am so sorry to hear about your son. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.”
“Our condolences. Mike and I are thinking of you and your family.”
“Patricia, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my condolences. Drew was a very loving person and I am grateful to have known him. My heart and prayers are with you and your family. All my love, Stephanie”
“Dear Patricia, We know that words cannot comfort you now, but we want you to know how sorry we are and how deeply we feel for you in the loss of your dear son. We wish we could fill these words with love and send them to you. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. “
“My heart and prayers go out to Drew he was funny and a all out good person and I am sorry to hear what happened.”
“Patricia, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I’m keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care during this difficult time. “
“Patricia & family, I was very sad to hear of Drew’s passing, I remember the day he was born, he was born the day after my son, Michael my mother, Doris had gotten this growing giraffe for my son and I believe you got the same for Drew, those two boys went to school together from pre-k on up. I still have pictures of their Xmas play at the Baptist preschool in their shepherd’s costume sitting on the bench with big smiles. Patricia, I am so sorry for you and your family’s loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you all. My children, Michael and Amanda send their deepest condolences as well.”
“Patricia, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Drew. He had the kindest heart, I’ll always remember him fondly. Your in my heart and in my prayers. Love always, Diana “
“Uncle Bill and Aunt Marian, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with each and every one of you during such a difficult time. May God Bless you all. “
“Pat, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this troubled time. God Bless you all”
“I can’t recall a time when I saw Drew and he wasn’t smiling. Drew was always respectful and kind. He will be truly missed.”
“Patricia and Family: So sorry to hear of your son’s passing. Our prayers are with you. God Bless, and stay strong and believe Drew is in a better place now. With love. Karen, Mark and kids”
“Patricia, Tom and I send our condolences. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.”
“Patricia I like so many others are equaly sadden for you and the family. For the short time I have known Drew he was up and comming young man. He will be a asset of memories of all who knew him. Best wishes & prayers to you and the family”
“Dear Bill, Marian,Patricia and families, please know we are both thinking of all of you and keeping you in our prayers.”
“Patricia, I’m so very sorry for you. I know your heart must be broken and I wish I could say or do something to make it heal. If I’ve never said so, I love you and hope you’d call if you need to talk. I’m sending positive thoughts to you and your familly.”
“Patricia and family, my thoughs and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.”
“Patricia and Family, Bless you during this time of sorrow. “
“Patricia: Words can not describe my sorrow for the loss of your precious son Drew. You are in my prayers. Try to take one day at a time and know I will be there if you need me.”
“Patricia and Logan, I’m sorry for the loss of your best friend and son. He was a great guy all around. His sense of humor and smile will be missed. Also Kasey Dunbar sends her condolences. Love Britney and Kasey”
“Patricia and family i was sorry to hear about the death of Drew. We all no how much you loved your kids.i will keep you and family in my thoughts and my prayers are with you all.”
“I attended leonardtown high school with Drew. We instantly became friends and he always had me laughing. I know its going to be hard. But he is always in your heart. My prayers are with the family “
“My thoughts and prayers are with you. It’s never easy to suffer the loss of a loved one, but it is tragic to have lost one so young. I wish you peace.”
“Patricia my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss if you need any thing please call me i love you!”
“Dear Patricia, Drew was such a great kid. You are an extraordinary mother and its always struck me how much your children were always a huge part of your life. Whenever we talk you always bring me up to speed on their most recent happenings. Those boys of yours have been lucky. One thing I know for sure, when Drew passed from this life to the next he knew without a doubt how much he was loved and how much he will be missed and just how wonderful his mother thought he was and how crazy she was about him. That was your legacy to him and I believe that’s the best legacy of all. Mary”
“Patricia, our condoldolences. Thinking of you and your family at this time.”
“Dear Family, I was schocked and saddened to read about Drew. I met Drew when he was a young teen and counseled him for a while, I also would see him on and off in recent years. Even when he was troubled he had a smile and always made me laugh. He was always telling me some wild story and making me laugh. Last time I saw him he was telling me about his plans to go to NASCAR school. I was so proud of how he was maturing and becoming a responsible young man with so much ambition. My heart aches for his loved ones but be proud of Drew and cherish your memories. I will never think of him without seeing that huge smile on his face.RIP Drew–MS.Jean”
“Patricia, Know that you and your family are in our prayers “
“Patricia, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Missy”
“Pat & Family, Thinking of all of you at this sad time. Take care!”
“Patricia ~ I can’t believe this. I’m so sorry. You were just consoling me when my son died! I guess now we are both part of the “Broken-Hearted Mother’s Club.” I did not know this was your son when I read about this and I’m so sorry I wasn’t at his service. Please know that I’m thinking of you and your family. Much love to you and keep your faith up. “
“To the family of Drew: I am so sorry for your loss. Drew was a wonderful person and I am so glad that I had the privelege of knowing him. I hold the memories that I have of him very dear, and can honestly say that after all these years I still remember his smile as if I had just seen him yesterday, and will forever miss it. I hope God gives you comfort in this time of loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Patricia, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Drew will be missed.”
“Patricia and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have no words that could possibly console you at a time such as this. We can only hope that life did not end here, but merely opened another door to a new world and a new life. Try to stay the strong girl that I always knew you to be.”
“I really do miss you brother,there is not a day that goes by in my life that I don’t think of you,only thing I can do is look forward to seeing you one day,watch over us brother,until then stay easy I love you. (son-son)”