William Benjamin "Benny" Thompson, Sr.
August 18, 1948 ~ April 10, 2015
William Benjamin “Benny” Thompson, Sr., 66, of Morganza, MD passed away on April 10, 2015 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 18, 1948 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Rose Lee Thompson and the late Louis Marshall Thompson, Jr. Benny was the loving husband of Mary Cecelia Thompson, whom he married on October 18, 2000 in Compton, MD. Benny is survived by his children: Carrie Willett (Willie) and William B. Thompson, Jr. (Amy) both of Mechanicsville, MD. 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He is survived by his siblings: Margaret Taylor of Hollywood, MD, Louis Thompson, III (Buddy), and Rosemary George both of Avenue, MD, and Joseph D. Thompson (Donny) of Mechanicsville, MD. He was a lifelong St. Mary’s County, MD resident, and graduated from Chopticon High School. Benny worked as a Grocery Manager for Food Lion in Prince Frederick, MD for 18 years. He enjoyed NASCAR, Coin collecting and gardening.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 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 Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 10:00AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Gass officiating. Interment will be private.
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Sending our condolences to the family. Benny was a great man and will be greatly missed my many.
Prayers of Comfort to the Family on the loss of Benny. Always remained a good friend to me, and I was always grateful to have known him. So Sorry his life has been cut short for his family.
To Mary and Family,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Benny. It was an honor to have worked with such a great person. He will be truly missed. May God embrace you in comfort during this diffcult time.
Condolences to the Thompson Family. I worked with Benny when I was at Food Lion. He will be greatly missed.
Sending our condolences to the Thompson Family, Benny will be greatly missed.
Worked with Benny a lot of years in different stores he always stayed the same person. I will miss him.
Benny You were a good guy, I really enjoyed working with you many years ago. You were very special to me.
May you rest in peace.
Condolences to The Thompson Family.
My heart and prayers go out to the Thompson family. I worked with Benny at Food Lion, he was a hard worker and a good friend. I knew Benny for a long time. He was like family to most of us and always caring for others. Benny was like an uncle to me. He will be missed alot and may god bless his family at a time in need.
Our sincerest sympathy to all the family. Be assured of our love, thoughts and prayers.
so sorry for your loss. prayers to everyone . i knew benny he was a nice man.
My sorrows go out to the Thompson Family. Carrie & Will you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary & all the family, we are so sorry to hear about Benny. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. God bless all of you.
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Benny.
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one, Benny, in death. May you find comfort from God through prayer (2 Cor.1:3,4) and the hope of seeing him again in the resurrection (Acts:24:15). He will be greatly missed.
Will Jr., and the Thompson Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. May God grant you Peace during this difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Isaiah 41:10
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
William Jr. and the Thompson Family ~ Please accept our sincere condolences and know that we are here for you and your family. Please don’t hesitate to reach out, especially during this difficult time. We are keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.
some of the best times have been spent with Benny ,fishing and crabbing . He was such a good and kind man.
Jeff lost a brother close to the same time as Benny and we have been back and forth in Altoona pa. we are sorry we missed the services.
We are so sorry for your loss. may he rest in eternal peace.