Joseph Wilson Thompson
January 25, 1939 ~ February 15, 2014
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel Leonardtown, MD with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD.
Joseph Wilson Thompson, Sr., 75, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 15, 2014 at his residence. Joseph was the loving son of the late Joseph Zachary and Catherine Russell Thompson. Joseph was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth Garner Thompson, and who preceded him in death on February 22, 1999. Joseph is survived by his children: Catherine Hoffman of Huntingtown, MD, Brenda Lyon of Leonardtown, MD, Joseph Thompson, Jr., Joyce Obier, and Eddie Thompson all of Mechanicsville, MD. Brothers; David Thompson, of Mechanicsville, MD, James Thompson of Seventh District, MD, 13 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Leroy Thompson and great granddaughter Skyer Ann Thompson. Joseph served in the United States Air Force from March, 1957 to July, 1961. Joseph worked as a Heavy equipment operator.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or the Mechanicsville Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 15 Mechanicsville, MD 20659
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“Daddy, I know you are in Heaven with Granny, Popa, Betty, Uncle Leroy and your Dobie Dog. I am going to miss you so much. You have always been there to help anyone out no matter what as much as you could. I will always remember the good times whenever I start to feel bad because there were so many of them. I will miss all the stories of your childhood as well as the ones you had for your job (aka Joe Thomas). You will always be in my heart and I will always be grateful that I spent your last days with you trying to keep you comfortable and in peace. I love you with all my heart and will be with you again one day. Love Cathy”
“Grandpop you were such a great person. Brayden, Savannah and I love and miss you so much!! I miss the days when we were kids and you were so great to us. I will never forget the ride in the wagon on the back of your lawnmower and we tipped over on the hill lol. You were an amazing person who did anything for anybody no matter what. I love you and miss you. Love Corinne, Brayden and Savannah.”
“Cathy, Cheryl, Corrine, Daryl, and the rest of Wilson’s family; I am so sorry for your loss. Wilson was a great man and will be missed by all. He was a great friend to mom and I appreciate all he did for her. Kerri and Shawn were very lucky to have him as their great grandfather and they loved him very much!! I hope you remember all the things he did for you and all the memories you have of him and they make you smile because he truly loved each of you. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you and I am here if you need anything”
“We know you are in a better place now and sincerely hope you are at peace and out of pain. We miss you and love you Joe! Max keeps looking for you, we told him you were still looking out for him…”
“Grandpop, You were 1 of the BEST men we knew. Thank you for all the good memories and everything you ever did for the kids and I. You will always be in our hearts. Until we meet again. Love, Kelly, Shawn and Kerri “
“Joe and Artie, We are so sorry about your dad. Know that you are all in our prayers.”
“My prayer to you, Joe, and your family (written by Joanna Fuchs) Dear Lord, please comfort those in grief, Love them, lift them, give relief For loss they’ve suffered, sadness felt; Make this sorrow slowly melt. Lord, let happy memories ease, Creating peace like a gentle breeze, And as you help them make it through. Draw them closer, Lord, to you. My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. “
“Our sincerest condolences and prayers. We understand this is a difficult time. With Gods will all pain is healed.”
“Thoughts and prayers to the Thompson family.”
“Dad, I will miss the chance to come over and talk to you and to learn about my childhood days. You had so much love to give to everybody that it will be greatly missed. You were a kind and gentle man and I know you are in a better place up in heaven with granny and poppa Zach and your beloved Betty. Look down on us from time to time and I can sing you a song and play for you. I will miss you forever. Til we meet again. Love Eddie”
“We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”