OBITUARY – LEWIE “RED” THOMPSON – CHRISTOPHER

Lewie “Red” Thompson, 93, affectionately known as “The Lawn Mower Man of Christopher,” died at his home on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012.

Mr. Thompson was born Oct. 28, 1919 in West Frankfort, the son of Lewie A. Thompson and Lillian Charlotte (Horell) Thompson.

He worked for many years at National Cash Register until his retirement. Mr. Thompson was an Army veteran of World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star and Combat Infantry Badge. He was a member of the American Legion he Christopher and was a 60-year member of the Masonic Lodge. He was also a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in West Frankfort.

He married Dorothy Elizabeth (Burnam) Thompson and she preceded in death.

Mr. Thompson is survived by three sons, Charles Thompson of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Gerald Thompson of St. Joseph, Michigan and John Thompson of West Mansfield, Ohio.

He is also survived by five grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by one sister, Margaret Norris, of Lebanon, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Lillian Madge McReynolds, Francis Marion Thompson, Helen J. Thompson and one brother, Samuel L. Thompson.

Visitation will be at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 12 noon until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. with Brother Mark Miller officiating. Interment will be at Tower Heights Cemetery in West Frankfort

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home

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